HOT POPS PIZZERIA & ROTISSERIE.

Chicago Health Dept

2010 N DAMEN AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 8 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
21
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 17
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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.

FEB 11
2026
FAIL 17 violations 6 CRITICAL
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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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