Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
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Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 17 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OUT PF 02/11/2026 OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN PLACE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OUT C 05/11/2026 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 11, 2026
License
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 17 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOWSILL IN PIZZA PREP AND SCATTERED UNDERNEATH SLIDING SOOR DIPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AGRREMENT OR LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING THE SANTIZER STRENGTH AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER SANITIZING OF KITCHENWARE AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN PLACE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN TOILETROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNITS TO MONITOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALL SURROUNDING PIPING ABOVE MOP SINK BEHIND STORAGE CART AND IN WALL NEAR FLOOR UNDER SAID ROLLING CART NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION ABOVE PIZZE PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CLEAN IN PLACE HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPING WRAPPED WITH TOWEL AND MISSING WATER HANDLE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INACCESIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, PAINTED CLOSED WITH RED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCEESS TO GREASE TRAP FOR CLEANING AS REQUIRED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie?
Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie.
Has Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Pops Pizzeria & Rotisserie 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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