SEP 15
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GARRETT POPCORN SHOPS.
EAT. 79/100
737 E 87TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 15, 2025 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK SALT AND CASHEW CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, WHEELS, LEGS, ETC WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE CLEANING METHOD, OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, DISPLAY SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 162024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE VENT IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182022FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 72020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED NO LABELS FOR WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (CORN KERNELS, BROWN SUGAR, POPPED BUTTER POPCORN ETC.). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER PREP HAND WASHING SINK NEAR STORAGE RACK WHERE TIN CONTAINERS ARE STROED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR HANDSINK WITHOUT A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INFORMED THAT ANY AND ALL HANDWASHING SINK WHICH ARE PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE TOWELS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH A WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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APR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING A DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE,( PAPER TOWELS) ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE AT REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. (PIC) HAD EMPLOYEE TO RUN TO STORE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS DURING INSPECTION-COS. INSTRUCTED (PIC) THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDE AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP ACCESSIBLE AT HANWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. (PIC) PROVIDED SOAP-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON ABOVE VIOLATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS SALT, BAKING SODA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR OF CARAMEL POPCORN MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
AUG 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD ON THE FLOOR BEHIND COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
SEP 292015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 14
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JUN 262013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR NUTS IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTIKATION IN WASHROOM.
DEC 192011FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2011
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY STORE REFUSE.
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
MUST PROVIDE WASTE BASKETS FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM,PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST HAVE ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SET UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD WINDOW SILL AT DRIVE THRU. ALSO REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROPERLY INSTALL SODA DISPENSER AND ATTACHED SODA LINES. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT SODA DISPENSER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER FILTERS THAT COMPLETELY COVER BOTH OPENINGS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE.
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