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Garrett'S Popcorn Shops

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
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64/100

Mostly clean — 6 of 9 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
9
6 passed
Last Inspected
2018-03-28
Pass Rate
67%
1 failure
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Food Temperature issues found across 2 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 15×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
2018-03-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

Observed no hot water throughout facility. Noted water at all sinks at 65-80 degrees f. Instructed manager to restore hot water. Violation was corrected during inspection. Temperature of water was 112F. Critical violation 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

Observed black and yellow mold like substance embedded in caulk line of 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove, re caulk and maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed missing light shield covers at left light fixture above 3 comp sink and on left side light fixture above cash register at front counter. Also observed missing light shield cover in rear holding room. Instructed manager to provide and maintai...

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed 2 sets of burned-out lights above rear prep area directly above three comps sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed low water pressure at exposed hand sink in rear next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to increase water pressure. Maintain at all times.

2017-08-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-08-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed spray bottle inside basin of hand sink, and several large items (garbage can, etc.) or pieces of equipment stored in front of hand sink in rear prep area. Hand sink must be easily accessible at all times. Hand sink may only be used for washi...

serious Sanitation

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

Observed liquid dripping from air conditioning unit onto clean food contact surfaces (bowls, pans, utensils, etc.). Contaminated water is also dripping onto drying racks, and into 3 compartment sink below. Instructed must clean and sanitize all utens...

serious Sanitation

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

Observed previously issued minor violations not corrected from report #1947163, dated 7/26/16. Must correct the following previous minor violations: #33 TOP AND SIDES OF AREA GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS...

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed lights not working or missing in the ventilation hood. Must repair and maintain same.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed ventilation hood not working. Must repair and maintain same. Observed slow draining 3 compartment sink (all basins). Must repair and maintain same.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed back prep area very cluttered, hard to walk around to access all equipment. Must organize to provide proper access to all sinks and equipment. Must maintain same.

2016-07-26 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

TOP AND SIDES OF AREA GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UPPER AND LOWER WALLS AND WALLS AROUND GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEA/MAINTAIN. NOT CLEAN IN POPCORN PREP AREA OF DEBRIS.CEILING TILES IN FRONT AREA AND BACK PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN,SOILED.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

2014-10-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE HOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2013-10-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

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

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT REFRIGERATOR DOOR TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CEILING TILES ARE STAINED IN COLOR DUE TO HEAT FROM POPCORN COOKERS; CLEAN OR REPLACE. WIPE DOWN WALLS IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

2012-09-14 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3COMP SINK AND UNDER THE POPCORN POPPING MACHINES TO REMOVE GRIME.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM PORTION OF WALL UNDER 3COPM SINK AND BEHIND THE POPCORN POPPING MACHINES IN THE REAR TO REMOVE GRIME. MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPAINT DARK STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

2011-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY DISPLAYED IN BUSINESS. NEW SUMMARY PUT IN PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME.

minor Sanitation

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. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKS, REPAIR THE FAUCET.

2010-12-20 Pass Short Form Fire-Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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