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Garrett Popcorn Shops (t3 H2)

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666 · Cook County

76cited violations
1serious tier
19inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1898075
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024170
2022120
2021180
2020150
2019360
2018180
20172121
2016230
2015130
2014130
2013140
2012280
2011160

Inspections

  1. Jul 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  2. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMMULATION ON DOOR LINING OF THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMMULATION ON CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON WALLS AT THE COMMON SECTION OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Dec 6, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED LARGE KETTLES AND CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT THAT ARE TOO LARGE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE HOW IEMS TOO LARGE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT ARE PROPERY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES HEAVILY STAINED. CEILING TILES ARE POUROUS AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON POROUS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING TILES.

  4. May 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT (MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER/HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES (BY THE OFFICE). MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND POPCORN MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT).

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

  5. Mar 6, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - MUST PROVIDE A MASK FOR THE CLEANUP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      - MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON THE BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      - OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE NOT USING EFFECTIVE HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST EFFECTIVE RESTRAIN ALL HAIR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION TO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. -

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP/STORAGE AREAS, AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COUNTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  6. Jul 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Jul 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND APPROXIMATELY OVER A HUNDRED RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE/THROUGHOUT ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND OVER 2O MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT AREA BY THE FRONT DISPLAY/DISPENSING AREA ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOX AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE (T3) BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

  8. Jun 27, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT COVERED WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS AND KEEP FOOD COVERED AND PROTECTED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH UNDER COOLER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POPCORN POPPER UNITS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION #40 REPORT #2232373 FROM OCTOBER 26 2018 OBSERVED NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION STATES :OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS. VIOLATION #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND POPCORN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND ARGO TEA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ALONG THE POPCORN POPPER UNIT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLASHED POPCORN/FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN VIOLATION #48 MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE POPCORN COOKING KETTLE-EQUIPMENT . MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

  9. Oct 26, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK WAS BLOCKED BY WHITE POPCORN BINS WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE ACTIVELY MAKING POPCORNS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE WHITE POPCORN BINS AND KEEP THE HANDSINKS (ACCESSIBLE) AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED. - COS.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN WHITE BULK POPCORN/FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE POPCORN COOKING KETTLE-EQUIPMENTS . MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF POPCORN POPPER UNIT AND SHELF ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND POPCORN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND ARGO TEA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS ALONG THE POPCORN POPPER UNIT IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLASHED POPCORN/FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 8, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID TO THE BROWN SUGAR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS/SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE POPPER UNIT,INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE POPPER UNIT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  11. Aug 31, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Critical

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

      POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES;OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CHANGING SOILED GLOVES THEN IMMEDIATELY RETURNED TO HANDLE OPEN READY-TO- EAT POPCORNS AT PREP TABLE, MULTI-TASKING GOING FROM REAR PREP AREA TO FRONT PREP AREA AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REVIEW GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WITH EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS AND WHEN CHANGING SOILED GLOVES AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVINGS AND ALONG WALLS AT CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO,THE WEATHERSTRIPS ON DOUBLE DOORS TO SAID DRY STORAGE ROOM ARE DAMAGED WITH GAPS AT CORNERS AND AT CENTER BOTTOMS WHERE DOORS MEET.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LID TO THE BROWN SUGAR BULK FOOD CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CABINETS/SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE POPPER UNIT,INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND THE POPPER UNIT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS(POPCORNS)INCLUDING MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Oct 18, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Oct 7, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO FOUND ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR OF PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1 INCH GAP/OPENING AND DOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM (T3 BASEMENT) WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. (NOTED XEROX COPY ON SITE WHICH STATES VOID ACROSS). MUST POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1522263 ISSUED ON 01-23-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 # 34 - FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35 - CEILING TILE HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

  14. Jan 23, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING TILE HEAVILY STAINED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SINK STOPPER NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

  15. Jun 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AND/OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP, DISPLAY AND STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WALL AND CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING FIXTURES AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN CORNER.

  16. Jun 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS, DOLLY,, FOOD CARTS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS AND FLOOR BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, INCLUDING FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.-----------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

  17. Apr 20, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE ,NO VALID/ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE SHOWN OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

  18. Apr 13, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 539207, 02-01-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED,MINOR VIOLATIONS #33 AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS OPPOSITE POPCORN MACHINE FULL OF DIRT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GIVEN 5 DAYS 04-20-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION

    • 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. FOUND LARGE STAINLESS BOWLS IN THE PREMISES WHICH DOES NOT FIT INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING ,RINSING AND SANITIZING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BIGGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVED LARGE BOWL TO PROPERLY IMMERSE/ FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

    • 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. EXTERIOR BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. BASE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  19. Feb 1, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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. DAMAGED DOOR STRIP AT THE STORAGE ROOM,BASEMENT MUST BE FIXED;HOOD ON POPCORN MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,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. FLOOR THRUOUT PREP,BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • 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. WALLS OPPOSITE POPCORN MACHINE,FULL OF DIRT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AND CEILING AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING VENTS IN FRONT AREA DIRTY 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. LIGHT FIXTURES IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; LIGHT MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE STORAGE ROOM BASEMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZED COVERED CONTAINER

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.