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Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Mammoth Poke & Bowl

2035 N Western Ave, Chicago 60647 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 7, 2026

8

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

2

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 7, 2026

  1. #6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORE OPEN EATEN FOOD WITH SPOON NEAR KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELF WHILE PREPARING SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPERATE AREA ON PREMISE FOR EMPLOYEES TO CONSUME FOOD IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  2. #35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBERVED 10 LBS TUNA AND 5 LBS CHICKEN STORED ON SHELVING RACK OF PREP TABLE THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.
  3. #36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIES FOOD DEBRIS (SUGAR AND OTHER WORKING INGREDIENTS) ON FLOORS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER PREP SHELVES AND BEHIND COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
  5. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 7, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2022CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2021LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Mammoth Poke & Bowl — questions

Did Mammoth Poke & Bowl pass its last health inspection?
Mammoth Poke & Bowl at 2035 N Western Ave was inspected on Jan 7, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
What violations were cited at Mammoth Poke & Bowl?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORE OPEN EATEN FOOD WITH SPOON NEAR KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS UNDER PREP TABLE SHELF WHILE PREPARING SALMON. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPERATE AREA ON PREMISE FOR
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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