MAMMOTH POKE.

Chicago Health Dept

53 E LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
4
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SPICY SALMON-54.8F.3LBS. TUNA-55.9F.3LBS.SPICY TUNA-54.3F.4LBS.-SPICY SHRIMP-55.2F.4LBS. PLAIN SHRIMP-56.7F.5.5LBS. SPRING MIX-45.9F-51.6F.3LBS. NOODLES-64.6F.2LBS.CHICKEN-54.9F.1LBS. TOFU-50.8F.1LBS. SWEET POTATOES-46.8F.0.5LBS. CRAB MEAT-52.5F.3LBS. KIMCHEE-48.6F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.34LBS.$250.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 68.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 35.3F MAY RESUME USAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF PAPER GOODS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND FURNANCE ROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM REAR PREP AREA FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 26
2025
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 28
2024
PASS · 0 violations

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