Garrett Popcorn Shops
600 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1975233
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION TO ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK DRAIN AND SURROUNDING SURFACES TO BE SOILED WITH MILD ODOR. SINK FUNCTIONAL WITH NO BACK UP OR OTHER SEWAGE ISSUES OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND POTENTIAL ODORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Leaky 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 13, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 5, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATS SANITIZER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE SELF-SERVICE SODA COOLER NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FLOOR AND WALL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-102.14 (A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-501.14 (C) OBSERVED RINSE SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SINKS BASIN OFTEN, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SAID SURFACE AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Serious
Priority
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-501.116- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATIONS ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 (A)- OBSERVED FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD AROUND BOTTOM EDGES OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 (A)- OBSERVED UNFINISHED DRY WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- Observed food handler requirements not met. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers have the Illinois food handler cards. Maintain at all times.
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Severity not stated
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY FOR 11/03/17 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND BEHIND THE DOOR OF DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE IN DISREPAIR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SPRAYER HEAD HOSE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN A BUCKET OF WATER. INTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 7, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 25, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT STORE. NEEDS CLEANING, DEGREASING ,ETC.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON GREASE TRAP. SQUEEGEE IMPROPERLY STORED.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 16, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HEAVU DUST BUILD-UP ON BOTH EXHAUST VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT & ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HOOS SYSTEM-MUST KEEP CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING HOOK FOR THE SPRAYER FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED, SO THAT THE SPRAYER HEAD IS KEPT ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL IN THE SINKS. THE LENGHT OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE LEFT COMP. (WATER HITS THE DIVIDER)-MUST ADDRESS. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 23, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AN HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL POPCORN DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST P
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD-UP.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALL IN REAR STORAGE AND AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING TILES STAINED IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST SHEILD WITH TUBES AND CAPS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HOT WATER HANDLE SLIPS. MUST CORRECT 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.