Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn
151 E Randolph ST, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2529119
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Oct 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE CLOSET AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LOWER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 12, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING A LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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.