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POKE POKE

802 W BELMONT AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POKE POKE on .

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Out of Business
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Canvass
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0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594751

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576847

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576698

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-24-23,REPORT#2576324 #29) 3-502.11(B) NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST NOR pH METER ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST LETTER ON PREMISES AND OR pH METER, MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-24-23, REPORT# 2576324 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED,SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED WITH OTHER DOCUMENTS IN FILE CABINET. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 9-30-2022 .NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST ON SITE PER REQUIREMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B).CITATION ISSUED

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576324

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12(B)NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 20

    PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE IN A DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A LID ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 73.4F. COOK STATED THE RICE WAS COOKED THAT DAY(DIFFERENT TIME GIVEN),ALSO SHE IS USING A PORTABLE FAN. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES OF USING LOOSELY COVERED SHALLOW METAL CONTAINERS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS/TIMES REQUIRED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS.RICE DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $15.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED WHITE AND BROWN RICE STORED INSIDE THE RICE POT UNIT AT TEMP OF 109.4F AND BROWN RICE AT TEMP OF 89.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F AND ABOVE.NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.ESTIMATE 8 POUNDS,VALUE 10.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP SERVING COOLER:COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.3 TO 46.4F; SCALLOP AT TEMP OF 51.3F; DICED TUNA WITH MARINATE SAUCE AT TEMP OF 44.6F;DICED TUNA 45.9F; DICED SALMON AT TEMP OF 50.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.ESTIMATE POUNDS 15,VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11(B)NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER TEST ON SITE NOR Ph METERED UNIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER. MUST BE WITHIN 5 YEARS, OR Ph METERED UNIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND CHICKEN BREAST THAWING IN A STEINLESS PAN ON TOP HOT RICE CONTAINER, WHICH WAS ON TOP PREP TABLE IN PREP BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING METHODS (UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER 70F OR BELOW IN A SINK,NO MORE THAN TWO HOURS,FOOD MUST BE COOKED IMMEDIATELY). CORE VIOLATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND CLEAN LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564647

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111 HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES, AND RAT DROPPINGS AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 LOOSE STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564164

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES, AND RAT DROPPINGS AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LOOSE STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523698

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523618

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-27-21 INSPECTION # 2523290. VIOLATION 38. FOUND 25 RAT DROPPINGS NEXT TO BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS/CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523290

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON-SITE WHEN FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 9

    NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: I OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE CORING, CUTTING, AND HANDLE READY-EAT AVOCADOS WITH HER BARE HANDS. REVIEWED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. AVOCADOS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH THE PREP LINE AND THE DISHWASHING ROOM HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PREP HAND SINK NOTED WITH DISH CLEANING TOOLS AND METAL PAN INSIDE. DISH ROOM HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS, PILED PLASTIC BUCKETS, AND STAND FANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAKE ALL SINKS ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NO WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM FROZEN FISH SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND A SPECIFIED TIME REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE SUCH DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. A DISH DRYING RACK WAS SET NEXT TO THE SINK AND WAS FILLED WITH WASHED DISHES. INSTRUCTED ALL DISHWASHING MUST BE DONE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISH ROOM. ALSO NOTED ARE EMPLOYEES AT THE DISHROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING DISHES WITH THE SINK IMPROPERLY SET. NO-RINSE BIN SET AND NO SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS MISO SOUP IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. SOUP DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN TWO SEPARATE COOLERS. FISH EGGS @ 49.6F, CRAB @ 46.5 & @ 50.7F, SOYBEANS @ 44.7F, SHRIMP @ 44F, FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE @ 54.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS RAW FISH. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR ALL MENUS THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NO VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE TO MAINTAIN AN APPROVED PH LEVEL. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION/RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH, SUCH AS A LABORATORY LETTER OR A PH METER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO VARIANCE PRESENTED ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT FOR SPECIAL PROCES. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED TWO COOLERS WERE ARE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE COOLER WAS NOTED AT 45.3F WITH CRAB AT 46.5F, AND ANOTHER COOLER WAS NOTED AT 59F WITH FERMENTED SOYBEAN PASTE AT 54.3F. COOLERS TAGGED ARE HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. C.D.P.H WAS CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS AND A DEAD RAT IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR DISH ROOM AND 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AT THE SUMP PUMP AREA. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED ON 4-23-21. RECOMMEND OBTAINING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR RATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND DEAD RATS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED BOXED-TO-GO ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM AND ALL BEVERAGES ELEVATED IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKS LINE TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE METAL SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366472

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315617

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313163

Location recorded for this inspection · POKE POKE · 802 W BELMONT AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SHRIMP,RICE ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 44.6F/48.2f, CHICKEN 48.2F,SHRIMP 47.1F, SCALLOP 46F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WITH CLEANING CLEANING CHEMICALS ON HALL WAY NEXT TO POKE POKE PREP AREA AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 AND #47 RULE #4-301.16 AND 4-204.18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261973 AND 2261682 DATED 2/14/2019 AND 2/7/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED NO SERVICE/PREP SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

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How results compare in ZIP 60657

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2574871.

Food Inspections

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The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.

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