Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 17, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Poke Poke
1100 W Madison St
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspectionsCanvass
Feb 9, 2026
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
3-402.12 (B) (Records, creation and retention) MISSING WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER REGARDING REQUIREMENT FOR FROZEN FISH. INSTD MGR TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT FISH SUPPLIED IS FROZEN TO A SPECIFIC TIME AND TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
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 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED SHRIMP IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (AVOCADOS, PICKLED RELISH) IN FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SCALLOPS, TUNA AND SALMON STORED NEXT TO UNCOVERED TOFU, SPINACH ON PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY IN A PROTECTED MANNER FROM READY TO FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OUTDATED LAB ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE FROM 6/23/17. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT FOR RICE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR PROVIDE PH METER. NO PH METER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE UTENSILS UNWRAPPED AND DISPLAYED WITH FOOD/LIP CONTACT SUFACES EXPOSED. SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACE IS PREVENTED OR PROVIDE PRE WRAPPED UTENSILS.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR (TOP AND BOTTOM). INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE 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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVELY SMALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL SUBMERSION OF MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAPABLE OF COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE OR PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jan 24, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 28, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LEAK HANDSINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source