Pockets
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Pockets has 22 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Pockets since Feb 20, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pockets is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR PREP SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNSEALED WOOD ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL ALL UNSEALED WOOD TO MAKE IT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-POROUS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET. MUST REMOVE UNNCESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 21, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN COVER OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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May 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER OVEN AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP IN VENT ABOVE THE OVEN; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.
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Sep 18, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF CHOPPED TOMATOES RANGING BETWEEN 51.FF AND 56.4F, 4 LBS OF PIZZA SAUCE @54.5F, 2 LBS OF GARLIC AND OIL @ 51.0F, 4 LBS OF TUNA @56.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD ITEMS STORED IN UNIT @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT PREP @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REPAIR UNIT TO PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR SURFACES OF STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4.302.12(A)(A) MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS ON-SITE, FOR USE IN ENSURING ATTAINMENT AND MEASUREMENT OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THE INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO THE SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) MUST DATE MARK ALL READY-TO -EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND GASKET ON THE 3-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL, ADJACENT TO SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11(C)(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND CONTACT SURFACES IN 1-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT, DINING AREA, FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.
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Nov 9, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVEIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE/MOPSINK AREA BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND NEAR BIKE,ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGE BEHIND COMPUTER COUNTER,IN THE FRONT WINDOW SILL LEDGE.ALSO DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS IN THE CENTER.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/17(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1989792 2/27/17 NOT CORRECTED.#30- PACKAGED COOKIES AND BROWNIES OFFERED FOR SALE IN A BASKET ON COUNTER AREA SHELF NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL OR SELL UNPACKAGED BEHIND COUNTER.#31-SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR COLD HOLDING COOLER IN DINING AREA,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON MOPSINK/HOT WATER ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,SPIDER WEBS FROM WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DINING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS WRAPPED AROUND DRAIN AT SAME SINK.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PACKAGED COOKIES AND BROWNIES OFFERED FOR SALE FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL OR SELL UNPACKAGED BEHIND COUNTER,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,
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Jan 24, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLES AT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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May 3, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET NOT CLEAN AND WITH HOLES. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL HOLES.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTERS WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR COOLER DOOR PANEL AT FRONT PREP LINE IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN UTILITY CLOSET NOT CLEAN AND WITH HOLES. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL HOLES.
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Sep 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD CRACKED MULTI USE ITEM CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN PREP SURFACES AND COOLERS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW RUBBER GASKETS AT THE PREP COOLER WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WASHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WORN INTERIOR LEFT DOOR PANEL TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR.
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Sep 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE BOTTOMS OF THE REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jan 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 5, 2012
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.MUST DEFROST FREEZER AT REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS CLEAN THE GASKET AROUND FREEZER DOOR.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT 3COMP SINK AREA IN REAR TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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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.MUST RECAULK BETWEEN WALL AND HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER SAME AS STATED ABOVE.
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Mar 1, 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. REMOVE THE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE HOOD UNIT SUPPORTS.
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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. CLEAN OUT THE DIRTY PREP SINK
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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. REMOVE THE DIRTY SOAKED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.
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Sep 27, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Repair baseboard coving.
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Sep 17, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 30 small flies were found in the utility area and dirty dish area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the storage shelves of smallfly waste.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice dispenser.
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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. Repair baseboard coving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Feb 20, 2024. The public record contains 22 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 10 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 two 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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