POKEWORKS CHICAGO 2.

Chicago Health Dept

1017 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
54
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITHOUT REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER COMPONENTS INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE RICE AND QUINOA IS PREPARED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 6
2019
FAIL 14 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD (FISH, RICE, SURIMI SALAD) 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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SWIPE CREDIT CARD AND PREFORM TRANSACTION ON TABLET SCREEN, THEN RETURN TO POKE BOWL ASSSMEBLY LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAKE BOWL FOR NEW CUSTOMER WITHOUT DISCARDING GLOVES AND PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY AND REMAKE CUSTOMERS ORDER. FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS PROPERLY WHEN TASK ARE PREFORMED BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION IN ORDER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Facility Condition
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED POKEWORKS SAUCES PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS LOCATED IN PITCHERS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREP WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES NOT EXCEEDING 7 DAYS ON SAID FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITHOUT REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENUS AVAILABLE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER COMPONENTS INCLUDING ASTERISKING IN MENU FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOGBOOK WITH A RECORD OF ALL SERVICE VISITS,DESCRIPTION OF PEST CONTROL RELATED ACTIVITIES ,APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES , ETC, IN ORDER TO CONTROL PEST ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE WHERE RICE AND QUINOA IS PREPARED WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2200616 ON AUGUST 7, 2018 NOT CORRECTED. THE VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS... -6-501 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN DUNKIN DONUTS NEXT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST PROVIDE. -ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2.102.12 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FISH, RICE; ETC., IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EV VENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(D)(D) MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN OPENED AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3.304.14 (E) MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.102.11(A)(1)(2)MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 UST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.114 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

AUG 7
2018
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FISH, RICE; ETC., IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EV VENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS BEING HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 5 LBS OF AHI TUNA, 55F, VALUED AT, $300, AND 3LBS OF SCALLOPS, 49F, VALUED AT $300. STAFF VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO COLD HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN OPENED AND HELD IN COOLERS FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, BUT NO HACCP/VARIANCE PROCESS ON-SITE FOR MACHINE. PER PIC, MACHINE IS USED WEEKLY TO PREPARE CHICKEN, FISH AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL VARIANCE IS PROVIDED, CONTACT CDPH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

MUST PROVIDE VARIANCE INFORMATION ON-SITE, CONTACT CDPH FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. (SEE COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN DUNKIN DONUTS NEXT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

DEC 18
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

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DEC 13
2017
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED A BAR SIZED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING AND FOUND POTS AND CONTAINERS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO COMPARTMENTS TO BE WASHED ,RINSED AND SANITIZED.MUST INSTALL A LARGE ENOUGH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING DUE TO GARBAGE ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE AND POST.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SIGNS FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRONT WINDOWS.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

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