Pass

Aloha Poke Madison

303 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 6, 2026

Aloha Poke Madison was last inspected on May 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area handwashing sink missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed chain mesh cutting glove stored on top of the handwashing sink soap dispenser between uses in the rear prep area. Insturcted to provide hook to store mesh cutting glove or other means to store utensils and equipment on a clean, sanitized surface between uses and maintain.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed interior cavity and ventilation fan of the rear prep area upright cooler to be soiled with dust debris. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cold-holding equipment and other equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager certificate missing allergen awareness training at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided in front prep cooler, instructed to install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Using disposable spoons in food production, Instructed to use durable utensils.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink located next to food container shelves, Instructed to install a barrier to prevent splashing over.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soil and food residue at the bottom of the two-door reach-in cooler in the front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain this certificate.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found all inside garbage receptacle missing lids. Instructed manager to provide tight fitting lids for all garbage receptacles.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Found disclosure by asterisk and reminder on posted menu. Found no disclosure by foot note stating that salmon and tuna are "served raw". Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found all inside garbage receptacle missing lids. Instructed manager to provide tight fitting lids for all garbage receptacles.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables throughout the facility. Instructed manager to store wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in the rear food prep/dish area. Instructed to replace/provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without required documentation for parasite destruction of fish sold(consumed) in facility. Must obtain and have on site for cdph review. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed facility missing consumer advisory disclosure statement for food items/products offered and reminder * statement for the food products offered. Must obtain and maintain on menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    License · 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 over head pipes above front food preparation area. Instructed to install drop ceiling or canopy over front food preparation area.must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.