Pass

Aloha Poke

163 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Restaurant ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Aloha Poke was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed approx 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the front entry door. Instructed to correct as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the shelving units along the walls in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the shelving of the dish drying area in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed new manager marian a gomez-lopez without the allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and provide on site as all city of chicago foodservice managers of risk one restaurants must obtain.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain under the three compartment sink in the rear and the one compartment sink in the front in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear dish washing area under the shelving in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dead rodent inside one of the traps in the boiler room. Instructed to remove dead rodent trap as a means of preventing feeding of any other possible rodent and or insects.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in the ceiling of the boiler room. Instructed to seal any open areas as a means of preventing entry of pest and or insects.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors need cleaning under shelving along walls in the basment area as well as along the walls in the upstairs dish washing area and front food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed no splash guard on left side of handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to install left side splash guard on handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of food on prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed hole in ceiling above front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in ceiling above front prep handwashing sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper copies of catering menu on display in facility with no asterisk identifying animal derived foods, ahi tuna and salmon, are served raw and no disclosure stating that ahi tuna and salmon are served raw. Observed no reminder on menu. Instructed to add asterisk to animal derived foods which are served raw, add disclosure to menu stating that said animal derived foods with an asterisk are served raw and add the reminder to menu stating consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Corrected on site paper menus removed will no longer be displayed in facility, customers will be directed to use online menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two containers of rice in rear prep/dishwashing area not labeled. Instructed to label all food grade containers with common name of food when not in original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 rat droppings in basement. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity in facility, remove rat droppings and clean affected area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bags of rice and single use items in boxes on shelving unit in basement underneath an unshielded sewer line. Instructed to shield sewer line or relocate large bags of rice and single use items in boxes to prevent contamination of said from potential drips.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard on left side of handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to install left side splash guard on handwashing sink in prep/dishwashing area to prevent contamination of food on prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed brown buildup on interior of floor drain underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean interior of floor drain underneath three compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling above front prep handwashing sink. Instructed to smoothly repair hole in ceiling above front prep handwashing sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing base coving along the wall near walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused cooking equipmentunder stairs and in other areas of the basement. Instructed to remove any unused equipment from the facility if not in use.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior panel in ice machine in rear prep area, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean cutting blade on mounted can opener in rear prep area, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken hot water knob on handwashing sink in front prep area, instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must install self-closing device on both toilet room doors, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sink located next to 3-compartment sink. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor along the walls and in all corners throughout basement. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few openings into east side wall of basement. Must seal openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents throughout premises. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a vomit and diarrhea procedure on site but no clean up kit. Facility must provide procedures and clean up kit for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed time/ temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken) held for over 24 hours with out discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salmon, tuna on menu. Both items can be ordered raw. Instructed facility to provide disclosure and reminder for all menu items that can be ordered raw or under cooked. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the three comp sink. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (raw salmon) are being prepared and served to the public. City of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found no food handlers certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide food handlers certificate for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide allegren training for all city of chicago food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare drywall ceilings in basement dry storage area where dry foods will be stored. Must finish ceiling so it is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd prep room without conveniently accessible hand sink, where a 3 compartment sink is located for washing utensils. Must provide an exposed hand sink, with hot and cold water under city pressure, to serve dish washing activities in this 2nd prep room. Critical violation: 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare drywall ceilings in basement dry storage area where dry foods will be stored. Must finish ceiling so it is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

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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.