FEB 9
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POKE BURRITO.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
423 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed
6 of 13 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 112025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
In-use spoons stored in a cup of water at room temperature, Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Placing wet utensils on a cloth to dry after washing, Instructed to air dry all utensils.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk foods, Instructed to use proper scoops.
APR 172024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Rear prep area hand wash sink in poor repair, stripped hot water handle, unable to turn on hot water from faucet. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
refer to violation #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Previous core violation not corrected from report #2573844 dated on 4-6-23 #51( UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCAT), instructed manager to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090.
APR 62023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 6
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.13 OBSERVED AN INSECT TRAP HANGING OVER THE UTILITY SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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JUN 162022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE RACKS.
JUN 132022FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM REACHING A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 93 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FISH ON COUNTER AND IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53- 63 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS ($150) OF FISH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU TO REMIND CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS THE CONSUMER ADVISORY IS APPLICABLE TO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEVICE AND PLACE AWAY FROM FOOD OR FOOD PREP AREAS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-4-2019. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF AT LEAST 2 SERVICES YEARLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HEAVILY RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE STORAGE RACKS.
JAN 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON JUNE 23, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; MUST REPAIR.
FEB 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK UNDER/CONNECTED TO CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FISH THAWING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED THAWING METHODS, FACILITY MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING METHODS WHEN THAWING FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 292019FAILED13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 29
2019
FAILED
13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NOT ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND FACILITY KNOWLEDGE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS UNABLE TO CORRECTLY RESPOND TO THE INSPECTOR'S QUESTIONS. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FICILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK UNDER/CONNECTED TO CITY PRESSURE IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION OR PROPER RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR FACILITY FOR SUSHI IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA PREP KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGED REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN IN FACILITY FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT pH TEST STRIPS FOR SUSHI RICE IN PREP KITCHEN AT SUSHI RICE AREA OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACE pH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE AND JUSTIFICATION FOR FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE AND JUSTIFICATION ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN THERE IS NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #29
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN AND FISH THAWING ON PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP KITCHEN AREA. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF APPROVED THAWING METHODS, FACILITY MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING METHODS WHEN THAWING FOOD ITEMS IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202018FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2018
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER ONLY REACHING 75.2F AT ALL SINKS DURING RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 85F AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FEB 82018FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE WASHBOWL, EXPOSED HAND SINKS, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOR IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 66.5F-66.8F AT ALL SAID SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 85F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS AND AT LEAST 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR UTENSILS TO PROPERLY DRY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN OPEN AIR SHELF TO ALLOW UTENSILS TO DRY PROPERLY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BETWEEN THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE UTILITY SINK.
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