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MAMMOTH POKE

53 E LAKE ST, Chicago, IL, 60601

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
May 19, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (4)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

    OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. SPICY SALMON-54.8F.3LBS. TUNA-55.9F.3LBS.SPICY TUNA-54.3F.4LBS.-SPICY SHRIMP-55.2F.4LBS. PLAIN SHRIMP-56.7F.5.5LBS. SPRING MIX-45.9F-51.6F.3LBS. NOODLES-64.6F.2LBS.CHICKEN-54.9F.1LBS. TOFU-50.8F.1LBS. SWEET POTATOES-46.8F.0.5LBS. CRAB MEAT-52.5F.3LBS. KIMCHEE-48.6F.INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.34LBS.$250.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

    OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 68.7F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 35.3F MAY RESUME USAGE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OF PAPER GOODS FROM FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET AND FURNANCE ROOM TO PREVENT CONTAMINTAION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    MUST ELIMINATE CARDBOARD FROM REAR PREP AREA FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.