Aloha Poke
131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Aloha Poke was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the warewashing area handwashing sink faucet, faucet still functional for handwashing. Instructed to repair or replace warewashing area handwashing sink faucet plumbing to eliminate leak and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge lacks proper equipment to determine ph of sushi rice. Instructed to provide proper equipment or updated sushi rice lab report. Sushi rice lab report on site was dated on 1/4/2017. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Kit onsite incomplete. Must provide complete kit, including a sanitizer effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory incomplete. Must add reminder(*), and footnote to menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up kit or procedures onsite for vomiting or diarrhea events. Instructed to provide kit and post procedures for employees to follow. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Must provide reminder/disclosure statements on menus, instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield behind front service counter, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in 1 door top loading reach in cooler at: 48.7f, 10lbs of raw chopped salmon, at a value of $80.00:dated 3/12/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denature a total of 10lbs at a total value of $80.00 Two door reach-in cooler temperature at time of inspection was 38.9f. Informed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40 degrees or less to cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods. Must maintain at all times. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on left side of exposed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to install splash guard to prevent possible contamination. Maintain at all times.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed 1lb of mayo based sauce at an improper cold holding temperature of 59.8f. Instructed to discard and denature said item and to maintain all cold holding potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices, employee took off dirty gloves and put new gloves on without washing his hands in between glove changes. Also observed employee prepping raw tuna and drinking soda while prepping potentially hazardous food. Instructed to always wash hands between glove use and never drink or eat in the food prep areas. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)(b).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed one out of four washbowls without hot or cold water located in the men's customer washrooms. Instructed to repair said washbowl and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed female in prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair nets, hats or other proper hair restraints for all employees in food prep area. Must maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Noted that not all food handlers able to provide proof of certification. Instructed that all food handlers must meet minimum food handler requirements and maintain documentation of certification on site at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory signage posted in customer view. Instructed to post appropriate consumer advisory placard in plain view of customer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Noted that not all food handlers able to provide proof of certification. Instructed that all food handlers must meet minimum food handler requirements and maintain documentation of certification on site at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.