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Pockets

1309 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
American
Last inspected: May 17, 2012
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Pockets has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 17, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since May 17, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 17, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALLS IN WASHROOMS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS AND GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN REAR. CLEAN ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR AREA.
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May 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BEHIND POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN POP MACHINE, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALLS IN WASHROOMS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS AND GROUT LOOSE WALL TILES. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN REAR. CLEAN ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS.
35
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Aug 10, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CHIPPING PAINT AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR PREPRATION AREAS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
36
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May 28, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CHIPPED PAINT ON WOODEN SHELF IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PAINT SAME WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON-TOXIC PAINT.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ATT BROKEN, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN PAINT WHENE NEEDED AND REPAIR BROKEN WEATHER STRIP ON FRONT DOOR NOTED DOOR STRIP LOOSE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THROUGHTOU REMOVING ALL DUST ON COVERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pockets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from May 17, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pockets?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pockets.

Has Pockets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pockets have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pockets 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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