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Pops Italian Beef Two

10337 S KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60655 · Cook County

55cited violations
1serious tier
12inspections
49tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2608946
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026140
20252110
20243150
2023130
2022150
2021141
2020130
2019160
2018140

Inspections

  1. Mar 5, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

  2. Jul 24, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.

  3. Jul 8, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.

  4. Dec 2, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OIL FILTER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  5. Nov 22, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. 10-12 FLIES IN WASHROOM IN BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING UTENSILS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

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

      OIL FLITER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OPEN AND GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING FOOD DEBRIS. LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED AND ELIMINATE GREASE BUILD UP AND HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED WITH NO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  6. Apr 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL ABOUT OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FRONT COUNTER FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR NETS OR LONG PONYTAILS TIED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS OR REPLACE ANY BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP SPACES AND CLEAN UNDER REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND LIQUID SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Jun 2, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Sep 12, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      PREMISES USING REFRIGERATED TRUCK TO STORE TCS FOODS (BEEF, ETC) IN REAR OF PARKING LOT; CONNECTED VIA UNSECURED ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING . INSTD TO STORE ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY AND SECURELY WITHIN PREMISES ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

    • Severity not stated

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

      ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      2- DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET TORN AND USING DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN

  9. Jan 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

      OBSERVED 7 CONTAINERS OF CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 120F AND 107F IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARD, TOTAL WEIGHT 56LBS AT $50. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR PROPER COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DELI MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE GREASE.

  10. Aug 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  11. Mar 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE AND CHEESE DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING IN CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD DISPENSING HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BASES OF COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.

  12. Jul 5, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES, ALSO KEEP RECORD THAT EMPLOYEES BEEN TRAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED,

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.