MAR 5
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPS ITALIAN BEEF TWO.
EAT. 83/100
10337 S KEDZIE AVE · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
9 of 12 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jul 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
JUL 242025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 24
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.
JUL 82025PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2025
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.
DEC 22024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OIL FILTER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 222024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. 10-12 FLIES IN WASHROOM IN BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING UTENSILS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OIL FLITER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OPEN AND GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING FOOD DEBRIS. LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED AND ELIMINATE GREASE BUILD UP AND HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED WITH NO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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APR 192024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL ABOUT OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FRONT COUNTER FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR NETS OR LONG PONYTAILS TIED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS OR REPLACE ANY BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP SPACES AND CLEAN UNDER REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND LIQUID SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 122022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 12
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PREMISES USING REFRIGERATED TRUCK TO STORE TCS FOODS (BEEF, ETC) IN REAR OF PARKING LOT; CONNECTED VIA UNSECURED ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING . INSTD TO STORE ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY AND SECURELY WITHIN PREMISES ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2- DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET TORN AND USING DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN
JAN 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 7 CONTAINERS OF CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 120F AND 107F IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARD, TOTAL WEIGHT 56LBS AT $50. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR PROPER COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DELI MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE GREASE.
AUG 182020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
MAR 292019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE AND CHEESE DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING IN CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD DISPENSING HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BASES OF COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
JUL 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES, ALSO KEEP RECORD THAT EMPLOYEES BEEN TRAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED,
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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