What is Poke GU's health inspection score?

Poke GU has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Poke GU last inspected?

Poke GU was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Poke GU have?

Poke GU has 19 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Poke GU safe to eat at?

Yes, Poke GU has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Poke GU serve?

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

Official Health Record

Poke GU

Name: Poke GU
Address: 2931 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 92

2931 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Excellent

Poke•Lakeview

Ranked #122 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 98% of poke restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.7

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

Location

2931 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60657

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

Nov

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

Sep

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN A FUNCTIONING THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR PROPER MONITORING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOTED DRY INGREDIENTS STORED IN 4 COMPARTMENT STORAGE BIN ON TOP OF FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON DRYING RACK WITH DEEP STAINS AND CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK AND NO HOT WATER COMING FROM HOSE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER SHUT OFF VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED CLUTTER FROM UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

64/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

License InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

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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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