GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS.

Chicago Health Dept

625 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN BASEMENT PREP/ DISH AREAS EXCESSIVLY-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING MECHANICAL FAN AND FAN COVER IN UILITY SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 21

2024

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FRONT DISH/PREP AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 2ND SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. INSTRUCTED TO USE BASEMENT REAR 3 COMP SINK IN DISH/ PRODUCTION AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN BASEMENT PREP/ DISH AREAS EXCESSIVLY-STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING MECHANICAL FAN AND FAN COVER IN UILITY SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MAY 17

2022

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 16

2020

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 30

2019

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE, WHITE GARBAGE CAN STYLE CONTAINERS OF POPCORN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH THEIR COMMON NAME.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE COPPER POTS BEING USED ADD CARAMEL AND CHEESE TO POPCORN UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING THESE ITEMS.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM GREASE TRAP IN SECONDARY BASEMENT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PRIMARY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME.

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NOV 20

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

OCT 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOPS USED TO DISPENSE POPCORN LYING HANDLE DOWN IN THE CONTAINERS OF POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE DOOR AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE DOOR LEADING INTO THE 1ST KITCHEN FROM THE 2ND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE DOOR AND WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OCT 8

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN THE MAIN BASEMENT PREP AREA. NOTED WATER AT 113-123 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST WATER AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNIG WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIRST BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASMENT STORAGE WALK IN COOLERS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

OCT 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED POPCORN ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVING AND ACCUMULATED GREASE AROUND THE FRONT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING AT THE STOPPER POLE LEAKING UNDER THE FRONT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NOV 6

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

DEC 27

2011

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 20

2011

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND THE REAR PREP ROOM'S 3-COMP SINK DRAINING VERY, VERY SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX PLUMBING. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL CORNER COVINGS IN THE REAR PREP ROOM OF THE BASEMENT-MUST REPLACE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ANY SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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