JAN 7
2026
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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MAMMOTH POKE & BOWL.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
2035 N WESTERN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 7, 2026 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORE OPEN EATEN FOOD WITH SPOON NEAR KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELF WHILE PREPARING SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPERATE AREA ON PREMISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBERVED 10 LBS TUNA AND 5 LBS CHICKEN STORED ON SHELVING RACK OF PREP TABLE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIES FOOD DEBRIS (SUGAR AND OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS) ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER PREP SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
FEB 32025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 3
2025
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 9-20-24 INSPECTION #2603217 VIOLATION # 51.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 202024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLER WITH NO BEARD RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT BROOM STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
MAR 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 102022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11 NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVE, STOVE) IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEASE FOOD PREPARATION IN THIS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE RICE WARMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER WITH A MATERIAL RESISTANT TO CHIPPING AND SCRATCHING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GAS STOVE) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD.
AUG 32022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA WHERE COOKING EQUIPMENT (RICE COOKERS, MICROWAVE, STOVE) IS LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA OR REMOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CEASE FOOD PREPARATION IN THIS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOOD ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SIDE LEDGES IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE STANDING WATER CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE SIDES OF THE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE RICE WARMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER WITH A MATERIAL RESISTANT TO CHIPPING AND SCRATCHING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA, AND MICROWAVE INTERIOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS LACK A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION PROVIDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GAS STOVE) IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR INSTALL A VENTILATION HOOD.
JUL 212021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →