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Garrett Popcorn Shops

835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Other
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Garrett Popcorn Shops stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Jan 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Garrett Popcorn Shops since Jan 11, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT (POTS/BOWLS) USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POPCORN ON FLOORS BEHIND SHELVING AND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.
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90
Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: No pest control service, no updated pest control log book, last service date April 2020. instructed to obtain a licensed pest control service and updated logs. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
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90
Dec 11, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) (C)- OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULK LINE OF DISH WASHING BACK SPLASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH LARGE COMMERCIAL FIRE MIXER KETTLE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/STAFF SHARED RESTROOM ON 6TH FLOOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE.
10
70
Oct 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FRONT HAND SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Nov 12, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE GREASE FILM. MUST ALSO DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Jun 12, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garrett Popcorn Shops last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garrett Popcorn Shops on file is from Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garrett Popcorn Shops?

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

Has Garrett Popcorn Shops' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garrett Popcorn Shops have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Garrett Popcorn Shops 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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