Chicago
UNRATED

Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie

2010 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-17
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2026)
Sanitation issues found across 8 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-02-17 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OUT PF 02/11/2026 OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN PLACE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OUT C 05/11/2026 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

2026-02-11 Fail License
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN PLACE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 17 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOWSILL IN PIZZA PREP AND SCATTERED UNDERNEATH SLIDING SOOR DIPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF P...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AGRREMENT OR LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE SANTIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CLEAN IN PLACE HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPING WRAPPED WITH TOWEL AND MISSING WATER HANDLE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, PAINTED CLOSED WITH RED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCEESS TO GREASE TRAP FOR CLEANING AS REQUIRED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILETROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPING ABOVE MOP SINK BEHIND STORAGE CART AND IN WALL NEAR FLOOR UNDER SAID ROLLING CART NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE PIZZE PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

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