Let's Get Poppin
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Let's Get Poppin has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE POPCORN MACHINES WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF BROWN SUGAR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENTS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS FOR STAFF. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL FEMALE USE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 21, 2019
Recent Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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May 15, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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May 7, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN LABELS ON PACKAGED DESSERTS DISPLAYED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD UNLESS THE FOOD SOURCE IS PART OF COMMON NAME OF RESPECTIVE INGREDIENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR POPCORN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD LABELS MISSING ON PACKAGED CAKES, COOKIES, AND POPCORN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS BETWEEN WALL AND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR VENTILATION HOOD, IN LAUNDRY AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS NEAR MEN WASHROOM.
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Aug 15, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE SUPPLIES IN PACKAGING/SHIPPING ROOM AND HALLWAY ON FLOORS .MUST ELEVATE PROPERLY OFF FLOORS.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LAUNDRY ROOM, WATER HEATER ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS (POPCORN KERNELS, DEBRIS, ETC).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY AND PREP AREAS. PROVIDE SWEEP ON INSIDE DOOR IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 18, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FRONT CAKE COOLER FAN GUARD COVER. CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT FRONT AND REAR.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Mar 15, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ELEVATE ALL POPCORN TINS OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE OUTLET IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND TELEPHONE JACK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. SEPARATE DISPENSING UTENSILS FROM TOOLS IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
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Jun 4, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES. SEAL OPENINGS ABOVE OUTLET IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND TELEPHONE JACK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE SOILED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POPCORN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Let's Get Poppin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Let's Get Poppin on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Let's Get Poppin?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Let's Get Poppin.
Has Let's Get Poppin's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Let's Get Poppin have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Let's Get Poppin 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 Let's Get Poppin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Let's Get Poppin is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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