What is Aloha Poke's health inspection score?

Aloha Poke has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Aloha Poke last inspected?

Aloha Poke was last inspected on January 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Aloha Poke have?

Aloha Poke has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Aloha Poke safe to eat at?

Yes, Aloha Poke has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Aloha Poke serve?

Aloha Poke serves Poke cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Aloha Poke

Name: Aloha Poke
Address: 163 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 91

163 W NORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/20/2026

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0Excellent

Poke•Old Town

Ranked #96 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 98% of poke restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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163 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

4 intermediate

4 basic

Apr

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A DEAD RODENT INSIDE ONE OF THE TRAPS IN THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD RODENT TRAP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FEEDING OF ANY OTHER POSSIBLE RODENT AND OR INSECTS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY OPEN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ENTRY OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVING ALONG WALLS IN THE BASMENT AREA AS WELL AS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE UPSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: 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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 Med4 Basic

8 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK.

Base deductions−28 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTUNDER STAIRS AND IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE FACILITY IF NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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