Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary

17 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary stretching back to 2011. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2013, so take the current picture with that in mind.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENT IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 21, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT REAR SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS/DRILL)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS/BROOMS NOT STORED APPRPOPRIATELY BY FOOD STORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2011
Routine
4 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. CLEAN FLOORS NEXT TO WINDOW LEDGE AND DISPLAY CASE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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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 OPENING AT WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASH SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT CEILING IN COMMON AREA AT REAR DOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM TOILET ROOM AND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary on file is from Mar 20, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary.

Has Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mother Butter's Popcorn and Confectionary means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.