SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GARRETT'S POPCORN SHOPS.

YOUR CALL. 59/100

26 W RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 28, 2024 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 28
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED TORK GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS AND VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ABOVE THE POPCORN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

DEC 1
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 29
2021
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report# 2544580 dated on 11-22-21 for violation # 48 ( 3-comp sink not draining properly ) instructed to correct violation within giving time frame priority violation 7-42-090

NOV 22
2021
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SALT, SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN MIDDLE COMPARMENT WHEN DRAINING SIDE ONES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS SO WASTE WATER NOT BACKING UP, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

AUG 5
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Floors in kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink, needs re-grouting.

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles, exhaust vents that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

NOV 12
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT VERY RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX LID LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK THE MIDDLE PIPE OF THE 3-COMP SINK.

NOV 21
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TIN CAN USED FOR SPICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER UTENSIL THAT CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

AUG 29
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR GASKET AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR (RIGHT SIDE DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER POPCORN MACHINE MAKING AREA IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE POPCORN KERNALS AND POWDERED CHEESE OFF FLOOR.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PETT BREEDING.

JAN 26
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND FLOORS IN CORNERS-REMOVE DIRT BUILD UP AND INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND 3-COMP. SINK IN PREP AREA.

MAY 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 11
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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