POPCORN ENTERTAINMENT.

Chicago Health Dept

2002 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WOK STATION AND FRYER, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CART.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AREA WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD AND BEHIND BAR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN ROOM WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL KARAOKE ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 9

2019

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED DISHES INSIDE OF MACHINE INDICATING THAT IT IS BEING USED. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING AGENT WAS CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND GLASS WARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICALS TO OPERATE THE MACHINE PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO USE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE OFFICE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CLEANING AGENT AT LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER. FOUND NO CLEANING AGENT AT LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WOK STATION AND FRYER, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CART.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLUTTER OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AREA WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD AND BEHIND BAR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 10

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA: DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYER, THE FLAT TOP GRILL, THE STOVE, PREP TABLE, 3 COMP SINK, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN ALL AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL MUSIC EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER BAR AREA AND DETAIL CLEA THE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE POOLING WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THREE DOOR COOLER.

APR 26

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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APR 20

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPING IN THE KITCHEN ON THE STAND THAT THE DISHWASHRER SITS ON AND THIRTY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED FIFTEEN FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA ABOVE THE ICE BIN AND TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE DISHMACHINE AND WALL AROUND THE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM JAN. 20, 2015. #45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE ETC AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS (KITCHEN AND BAR) TO PROPERLY SET UP SINKS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

APR 19

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A FULL INSPECTION WAS MADE ON JANUARY 20, 2015 AND A REINSPECTION ON JANUARY 27, 2015. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Documentation & Training

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE ETC AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF THE RELEASE TRAY OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING OR EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. CLEAN TRAY AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTES. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 27

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT NOT MET

JAN 20

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN ) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY, OPEN RICE BAGS, BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD OFF FLOOR AND CLOSED TOP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS AT KITCHEN CEILING NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

MAR 28

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

LEAKING OBSERVED AT PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK. THREE DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING; PROVIDE STOPPERS.

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