Pockets

329 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 23, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Pockets has three inspections in the public record. Pockets was last inspected on Nov 23, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Nov 23, 2011, 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.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pockets is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 23, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Jan 13, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Jul 22, 2010

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Door gasket of 3-door cooler facing the oven(middle door) that's in poor repair, must be fixed.

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. Missing baseboard behind 3-comp sink must be replaced.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pockets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Nov 23, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pockets?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two 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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