Berco's Popcorn

810 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Other

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Berco's Popcorn three times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF CARBOARD PILED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARBOARD. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK COLORED STAINS IN THE POPCORN PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN, PARTIALLY MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE POPCORN PREP AREA HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE, APPROX. 12 INCH LONG CHUNKS OF CONCRETE FLOORING DETACHED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE CENTER REAR PORTION. THE FLOOR UNDER THE BROKEN CHUNKS IS SOFT AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THESE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE UNFINISHED ACROSS THE BOTTOM 3 FEET (APPROX.) OF THE WALL. ALSO NOTED THE PAINT PEELING FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN A PATCH APPROX. 4 SQ. FT. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN THEM TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Mar 7, 2014

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALL VENT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ,BOXES IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT INSECTS,RODENTS HARBORAGE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR.

May 16, 2013

License

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: BULK POPCORN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berco's Popcorn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berco's Popcorn on file is from Aug 11, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berco's Popcorn?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berco's Popcorn.

Has Berco's Popcorn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berco's Popcorn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berco's Popcorn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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