Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More

511 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More three times, with records going back to 2013. On Oct 23, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More is from Oct 23, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDING. MUST CORRECT AN MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector notes: ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BACK ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Jul 25, 2013

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL/PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD TO FRONT COUNTER TO ADEQUATELY SHIELD TOPPINGS BAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVING TO WALLBASE IN FRONT AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.

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

Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.

Jul 16, 2013

License

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More on file is from Oct 23, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicago Kernel Gourmet Popcorn & More 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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