NOV 19
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LET'S GET POPPIN, INC..
YOUR CALL. 73/100
11758 S WESTERN AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 19, 2025 · passed
10 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE POPCORN MACHINES WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 222022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 22
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BROWN SUGAR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL FEMALE USE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 152020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 72019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
SEP 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN WALL AND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD, IN LAUNDRY AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR MEN WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 15
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
STORAGE SUPPLIES IN PACKAGING/SHIPPING ROOM AND HALLWAY ON FLOORS .MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY OFF FLOORS.
DEC 102013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LAUNDRY ROOM, WATER HEATER ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS (POPCORN KERNELS, DEBRIS, ETC).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY AND PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SWEEP ON INSIDE DOOR IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 182012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FRONT CAKE COOLER FAN GUARD COVER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CLEAN INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT FRONT AND REAR.
JUN 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 16
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
MAR 152011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ELEVATE ALL POPCORN TINS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE OUTLET IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND TELEPHONE JACK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. SEPARATE DISPENSING UTENSILS FROM TOOLS IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
JUN 42010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE OUTLET IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND TELEPHONE JACK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE SOILED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
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