OCT 28
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
625 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 28, 2024 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
OCT 212024FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2024
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED UTILITY SINK BACKFLOW LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRCUTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 162020PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 302019PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 30
2019
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
COOKS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
OCT 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AS NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.
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.
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.
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 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 62013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 6
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 202011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2011
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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