FEB 17
2026
PASS · 0 violations
POKE POKE.
Chicago Health Dept
1100 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
9 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 9
2026
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12 (B) (Records, creation and retention) MISSING WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER REGARDING REQUIREMENT FOR FROZEN FISH. INSTD MGR TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT FISH SUPPLIED IS FROZEN TO A SPECIFIC TIME AND TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED SHRIMP IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (AVOCADOS, PICKLED RELISH) IN FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SCALLOPS, TUNA AND SALMON STORED NEXT TO UNCOVERED TOFU, SPINACH ON PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY IN A PROTECTED MANNER FROM READY TO FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OUTDATED LAB ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE FROM 6/23/17. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT FOR RICE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR PROVIDE PH METER. NO PH METER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE UTENSILS UNWRAPPED AND DISPLAYED WITH FOOD/LIP CONTACT SUFACES EXPOSED. SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACE IS PREVENTED OR PROVIDE PRE WRAPPED UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR (TOP AND BOTTOM). INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
EXCESSIVELY SMALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL SUBMERSION OF MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAPABLE OF COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE OR PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
JAN 24
2025
PASS 1 violation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 28
2024
PASS 2 violations
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK HANDSINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 17
2023
PASS 2 violations
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED DISHES (RICE POTS, CUTTING BOARDS, METAL CONTAINERS) TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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MAY 17
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 16
2022
FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 29
2021
PASS 1 violation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
SEP 16
2021
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO PREP HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITHOUT ANY WORKING FREEZER UNITS NEEDED FOR PROPER STORAGE AND HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF OFFERED FISH PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA WHICH WOULD PROHIBITING CUSTOMERS/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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