Canvass
Aug 6, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Aloha Grill Hawaiian BBQ Inc.
2534 N Clark St
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 7, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 3, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B:4)PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 25Food temperature
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CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
THE MENU DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES BY ASTERISK CUSTOMERS OF THE ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH A REMINDER THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR MATERIAL AS A LINER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #48- 4-301.12: NOTED OVERSIZED LARGE POTS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE POTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE SAID POTS. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source