Pass

Poke San

701 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 21, 2026

Poke San was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 21, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed soap, paper towels, and signage at prep sink located next to handwashing sink in first floor prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain handwashing aides at only handwashing sinks.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed manager on duty with expired allergen training. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area not accessible for use.hand sink being blocked with multiple containers of sushi rice while food handler actively preparing foods at this time.instructed manager,handwashing sink must be accessible for employees to wash hands at all times.person-in- charge removed said items.priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19--observed boxes stored on floor in first floor dry storage room and in rear storage room of basement. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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: 6-501.11--observed black buildup and food debris on floor underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middle first floor prep area. Instructed to clean underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middlefirst floor prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--observed unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Instructed to remove unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Observed clutter in rear storage room of basement instructed to remove items unnecessary to the operation that are nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14--observed dust on ceiling vent above first floor utility sink. Instructed to clean ceiling vent above first floor utility sink.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site or valid documentation while (tcs foods) (salmon,sushi rice etc.) is being prepared/served to the customers. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present while handling (tcs foods).priority foundation violation 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: 2-102.13--no proof of food handler training provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 11:00am. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor in first floor dry storage room and in rear storage room of basement. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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: 6-501.11: observed black buildup and food debris on floor underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middle first floor prep area. Instructed to clean underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middlefirst floor prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Instructed to remove unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Observed clutter in rear storage room of basement instructed to remove items unnecessary to the operation that are nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vent above first floor utility sink. Instructed to clean ceiling vent above first floor utility sink.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 11:00am. 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: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed ant activity in facility. Observed approximately 20 ants crawling on counter top and around drain of self service water station outside of prep area and in first floor rear prep on walls and counter near window. Instructed to eliminate ant activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 3/20/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed boxes stored on floor in first floor rear prep, first floor dry storage room and in rear storage room of basement. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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: 6-501.11: observed black buildup and food debris on floor underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middle first floor prep area. Instructed to clean underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middlefirst floor prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Instructed to remove unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Observed clutter in rear storage room of basement instructed to remove items unnecessary to the operation that are nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on ceiling vents in employee all gender washroom and above first floor utility sink. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in employee all gender washrooom and above first floor utility sink.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11: observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation. 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: 2-102.13: no proof of food handler training provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 11:20am. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Corrected on site metal stem thermometer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      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: Observed boxes stored on floor in first floor rear prep, first floor dry storage room and in rear storage room of basement. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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 black buildup and food debris on floor underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middle first floor prep area. Instructed to clean underneath three compartment sink and underneath handwashing sink in middlefirst floor prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Instructed to remove unused ice machine in first floor rear prep area. Observed clutter in rear storage room of basement instructed to remove items unnecessary to the operation that are nonfunctional or no longer used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vents in employee all gender washroom and above first floor utility sink. Instructed to clean ceiling vents in employee all gender washrooom and above first floor utility sink.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 11:20 am. Priority foundation violation. 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: No proof of food handler training provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  5. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 1:15pm. Priority foundation violation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:1): observed hot tcs food rice held at improper temperature of 122.2f. Instructed all hot tcs food must be held at 135f or above. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $50 weighing 4lbs. Consolidated with violation below priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 45.0-46.4f(plain salmon 46.4f and spicy tuna 45.0f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $50 weighing 0.25lbs.consolidated with violation above priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometer in small hot holding unit in first floor middle prep area. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in small hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12: observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Corrected on site metal stem thermometer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.115: observed two customers with dogs in facility. Manager did not ask customers if animals were service dogs. Corrected on site customer left facility after completing orders. Instructed non service animals may not be allowed on the premises of a retail food establishment. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed scoop used for rice stored in container of water not maintained at 135f. Corrected on site clean scoop used rice for placed on prep table, instructed utensils used for dispensing shall be stored on a clean portion of the food prepartation table only if the in use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency of at least every four hours.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed debris on interior of small two door cold holding unit in rear prep area next to window. Instructed to clean small two door cold holding unit in said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on small ice machine first floor rear prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on small ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dirt on floors throughout basement along bases of walls and in corners. Observed dirt and old food debris on floor in walkin cooler in corners and along bases of walls. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust buildup on ceiling vent covers in washroom, above first floor utility sink and in dining area across from middle prep area. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Priority foundation violation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 1:15 pm. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a): observed summary report from last inspection dated 03/28/2024 not posted for public view. Instructed summary reports shall be posted in public view at all times. Corrected on site summary report from last inspection dated 03/28/2024 found and posted before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometer in small hot holding unit in first floor middle prep area. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in small hot holding unit.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior of small two door cold holding unit in rear prep area next to window. Instructed to clean small two door cold holding unit in said area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow prevention device on small ice machine first floor rear prep area. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on small ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floors throughout basement along bases of walls and in corners. Observed dirt and old food debris on floor in walkin cooler in corners and along bases of walls. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vent covers in washroom, above first floor utility sink and in dining area across from middle prep area. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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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.