Mammoth Poke
53 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 19, 2026
Mammoth Poke was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods such as 4lbs. Spicy salmon-54.8f.3lbs. Tuna-55.9f.3lbs.spicy tuna-54.3f.4lbs.-spicy shrimp-55.2f.4lbs. Plain shrimp-56.7f.5.5lbs. Spring mix-45.9f-51.6f.3lbs. Noodles-64.6f.2lbs.chicken-54.9f.1lbs. Tofu-50.8f.1lbs. Sweet potatoes-46.8f.0.5lbs. Crab meat-52.5f.3lbs. Kimchee-48.6f.inside of 2- door prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.34lbs.$250.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler at 68.7f with tcs ready to eat foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)air temperature is now 35.3f may resume usage.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles of paper goods from floor in storage closet and furnance room to prevent contamintaion.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must eliminate cardboard from rear prep area food storage shelves to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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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.