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Poke San

June 17, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector 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.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector 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.
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector 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
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector 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
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector 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 • 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.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector 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.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector 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.
code 43
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector 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.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector 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.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector 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.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector 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.
code 56
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector 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
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 28, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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