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When was Aloha Wagon last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 4, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Nov 15, 2023 to Nov 4, 2026.
Has Aloha Wagon ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 15, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Canvass
Nov 4, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED FOR BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSES AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 25, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED TWO COOLERS WITHOUT AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
6-202.13: OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
4-901.12: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
4-202.18: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 18, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 21Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPOPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED CHICKEN. FOUND CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO THE GRILL AT 79.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED IMPOPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE TWO COOLERS. IN COOLER #1 FOUND: TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (52.2F-52.8F), FISH 52.0F-52.2F), STEAK (49.6F), PACKAGES OF TOFU (52.3F), EGGS (52.0F), CHEESE (52.1F). IN COOLER #2 FOUND: PORK (52.0F), TWO CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN (51.0F-51.6F), STEAK (53.0F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 36LBS AT $166 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TWO REFRIGERATORS AT 52F-54.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TWO HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON BOTH UNITS THE DAY OF THE INSPECTION. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL CDPH, REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND SEASONING SHAKERS NEAR THE GRILL AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED FOUR INSECT STICKY TRAPS IMPRORERLY STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES, SHELVES WITH FOOD ITEMS, AND NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED INSECT STICKY TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE EDGE OF A CRATE WITH WHOLE ONIONS ON A SHELF UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWAHSING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. IN ORDER TO OPERATE, FOOD HANDLER MUST USE SCREWDRIVER TO TURN ON HOT WATER AT MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/15/2024, REPORT # 2607510 #51: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE. #55: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE. #56: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MACHINE ICE MAKER AREA LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR A CAP.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-304.11 OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN POOR REPAIR IN THE BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 15, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.