Garrett Popcorn Shops (t1 B8)

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Inspections

1. Apr 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 10, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER CONSTANTLY FLUCTUATES; TEMPERATURE WOULD REACH 119 F BEFORE RAPIDLY DROPPING TO 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO QUAT TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER. MANAGER PROVIDED TEST STRIPS WHICH WERE NOT QUAT TEST STRIPES. FACILITY USES QUAT SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Aug 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

   Result: Pass.

4. Jun 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

5. Apr 30, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (POPCORN, BUTTER ETC) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE FOR (2) HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. (COS-PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HAND DRYING DEVICE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

6. Jul 18, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

7. Jul 16, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND POPCORN BUCKET AND PLASTIC BIN IN REAR STORAGE AREA FOR POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (OFFICE SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED) ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

8. Mar 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ON LEFT SIDE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN SURFACE TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR(S) UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DRIED DEBRIS/PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET (LEFT SIDE,RIGHT SIDE) NECK AT DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

9. Aug 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Observed food debris on the floor at the front counter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Observed dust accumulation on the ceiling fan in the rear dish area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

10. Oct 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Observed dirt and food debris on the floor in the side storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

11. Nov 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT POPCORNS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY AND AFTER EACH POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS,WAS HIDDEN BEHIND JUMBO PREPACKAGED POPCORN BAGS ON FRONT SHELF. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SIDES OF EXTERIOR WHITE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE ARE PEELING,POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS INSIDE THE POPCORN STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANALE SURFACES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LOOSE HOT HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM(TERMINAL 3)AND UNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

12. Nov 21, 2014 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jun 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT DISPLAY UNITS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

14. Dec 13, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND POPCORN DEBRIS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR POPCORN/TINS STORAGE ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN TURNING HOT WATER ON.-----------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

15. Oct 11, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.-----------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.

16. Nov 18, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 3 (Low)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION ,SERVICE,DISPLAY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;CONSTRUCTION IS GOING ON IN THIS SITE,ONLY BLACK PLASTIC MATERIALS COVERING THE WALLS BUT THE TOP AREA IS WIDE OPEN TO TRANSFER DUST FROM THE CONSTRUCTION TO THE FOOD-POPCORN WHICH HAS OPEN CONTAINERS ,EMPLOYEES ARE PACKAGING POPCORN ; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL TOP AREA ,AND CAN SELL ONLY PRE PACKAGED FOOD WHILE UNDER CONSTRUCTION; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION,BUSINESS STOP SELLING POPCORN AND PUT SIGNS"CLOSED"

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

17. Sep 3, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 3 (Low)
    • 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. ATTACHED TUBE TO LIGHT FIXTURES REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PIPING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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 ON THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. 3 LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT SIGNAGE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. AIR FAN IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN