Chicago · Official inspection records
118 S WABASH AVE · Chicago, IL 60603
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POKE POKE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 118 S WABASH AVE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND 1- COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 118 S WABASH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SALT )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PACKAGED FOR FOR TOGO NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 118 S WABASH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME BOXES AND CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 118 S WABASH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 118 S WABASH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Found 2 door cooler @ 45.3F, and 3 door cooler is 50.1F. All refrigeration must be at 40F or less.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no hand sink in dish/rear prep area. Must install an exposed hand washing sink (with soap, paper towels and hot/cold water) in dish/rear prep area. Must maintain same.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed no barrier between open top prep cooler and customer area. Must modify to be in compliance. Observed no barrier between customer/employee restroom(s) and threshold to front and rear prep area. Must provide barrier to be in compliance.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed 4-5 inch gap along bottom of front exterior door. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must modify. Observed pest control log book incomplete. Operator does not have license number for provider. Must provide a copy of pest control license. Must maintain a complete pest control log book at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed backflow prevention device improperly installed on utility sink faucet. Must properly install a backflow prevention device in accordance with plumbing code. Observed water pouring onto floor from faucet of utility sink. Must repair/modify to allow water to flow directly into utility basin (and not onto floor). Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide stem thermometers to test internal food temperatures.
Local context · Chicago
109 of 149 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2536324.
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