POKE BURRITO.

Chicago Health Dept

423 S DEARBORN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
VIOLATIONS
42
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2026
PASS · 0 violations
APR 11
2025
PASS 3 violations
Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Placing wet utensils on a cloth to dry after washing, Instructed to air dry all utensils.

Minor Sanitation
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 24
2024
PASS · 0 violations
APR 17
2024
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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)

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

refer to violation #60.

Minor Other
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 6
2023
PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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.

Minor Sanitation
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 16
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
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 13
2022
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Serious Other
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

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
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.

Critical Pest Activity
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

Minor Sanitation
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 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; MUST REPAIR.

FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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

Serious Other
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2019
FAIL 13 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Documentation & Training
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

Critical Sanitation
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT EMPLOYEE HAND WASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Serious Other
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.

Serious Documentation & Training
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

Minor Other
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

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Minor Other
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.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 20
2018
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
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 20
2018
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 8
2018
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
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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