Pockets
Last inspected: Jun 9, 2017
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Pockets has been inspected 10 times since 2010. On Jun 9, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Pockets's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 9, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jun 9, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059537 DATED ON 06/02/17 NOT CORRECTED-#29MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS SERIOUIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS TO HOLD FOODS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 2, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1971037 DATED ON 11/08/16 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP THE 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR AREA WHERE THE 3-COMP SINK IS LOCATED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR THE DINING ROOM COCA-COLA REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE TALL STAINLESS STEEL 2DR REACH-IN FRIDGE IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND NO THEMOMETERS AT BOTH STATED ABOVE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE CORNERS. WASH CLOTHS MUST ALWAYS BE STORED IN A SANITIZING BUCKET AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 29, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLIGHT LEAK AT HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BASE IN THE RESTROOM.
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May 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE TOP DOOR TO FRONT CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, SALAMI,CUT LEAFY LETTUCE,CUT GREEN BELL PEPPERS,CHEESE AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CUT TOMATOES AT 47.5F, CHICKEN AT 50.0F,CHEESE 49.0F,HAM/SALAMI AT 50.9F,TURKEY 49.9F,,ETC.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS--APPROXIMATELY 10#'S AND APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $90.00 AS PER MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE TOP DOOR TO FRONT CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET AROUND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT COUNTER POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER REAR DISH AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521997 DATED 1/31/12. #38- MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. OWNER ASKED HIS MAINTENANCE MAN TO REPAIR THE FAUCET WHILE I'M TYPING THE REPORT. FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW FIXED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. HEAVY ICE BUILT UP ON THE TWO CHEST FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT COUNTER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
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Jan 31, 2012
Routine
4 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE CABINETS, MOP SINK, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP CLOSET.
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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 REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
4 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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE. FORKS,SPOONS,ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
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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 THE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SODA MACHINE.
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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.OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NO THERMOMETER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Jun 9, 2017. The public record contains 10 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 six 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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