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Poke San

June 2, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings7
critical findings3

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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 PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector 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.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector 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.
code 2Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector 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.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

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

Inspector note: 6-501.14--OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector 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.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 28, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred.

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