Bitter Pops

3357-3361 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bitter Pops has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Bitter Pops' latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS/CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS/CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
23
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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82
Jan 8, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING/BARRIER ABOVE THE BAR BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA AND THE EXPOSED CEILING WITH FOAM FIRE RETARDANT ABOVE.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bitter Pops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bitter Pops on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bitter Pops?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bitter Pops.

Has Bitter Pops' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bitter Pops have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bitter Pops inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bitter Pops is inspected roughly once per year on average.