ALOHA POKE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER COPIES OF CATERING MENU ON DISPLAY IN FACILITY WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS, AHI TUNA AND SALMON, ARE SERVED RAW AND NO DISCLOSURE STATING THAT AHI TUNA AND SALMON ARE SERVED RAW. OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW, ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT SAID ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW AND ADD THE REMINDER TO MENU STATING CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER MENUS REMOVED WILL NO LONGER BE DISPLAYED IN FACILITY, CUSTOMERS WILL BE DIRECTED TO USE ONLINE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RICE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY IN FACILITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BAGS OF RICE AND SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES ON SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH AN UNSHIELDED SEWER LINE. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD SEWER LINE OR RELOCATE LARGE BAGS OF RICE AND SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SAID FROM POTENTIAL DRIPS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.