AUG 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POKEWORKS CHICAGO 2.
BEAT. 18/100
1017 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
54
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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 62019FAILED14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2019
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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 72018FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2018
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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 182017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER
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.
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 132017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
* 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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SIGNS FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRONT WINDOWS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSET AND BASEMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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