Pockets
Last inspected: Dec 14, 2016
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Inspectors have visited Pockets 12 times, with records going back to 2010. On Dec 14, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 14, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Pockets on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS IN PREP COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER BEING USED TO PREPARE CUSTOMERS FOOD ORDERS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROX 2-LBS OF TUNA AT 50.9F,4 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, 3 LBS COOKED TURKEY AT 50.9F,1-LB OF BUFFALO COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 10-LBS/COST APPROX $40.00 REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 23- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AREAS AND FLYING AROUND POP MACHINE.STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL WALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF POP MACHINE ICE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN,SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA DAMAGED/PEELING.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,IE HEATING CHILI,PREPING,CHOPPING CHICKEN,MAKING SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AT MOP SINK AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN AND MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NOT HOT WATER ON PREMISES. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMP SINK WAS 66F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AT A MINIMUM OF 110F.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAINT ALL BLUE RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT THE 3DR REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST REPAINT/REPAIR EXTREMELY RUSTY TOP AND BOTTOM PORTION OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK. THE BOTTOM PORTION IS EXTREMELY CRACKED AND RUSTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR WHICH ARE CRACKED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN FRONT OF BOTH ENTRANCE DOOR, IN FRONT OF THE SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENT IN THE RESTROOM.NOT IN WORKING ORDER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AT STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Dec 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS UNDER SELF-SERVE SODA STATION OF SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN SERVICE COOLERS AND INSIDE POP SYRUP STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT REAR DISH WASHING AEAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MANITAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE MUST BE REPLACED. DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF MOST COOLERS, ICE CHUTE OF SODA DISPENSER & CABINET BELOW. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER & BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS, DIRT OR FOOD. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION DRIPS ON COLD WATER LINE UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK & THE LEAKY FAUCET AT SAME SINK, MUST BE ADDRESSED-TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 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.
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Jan 25, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING SOUPS THAWING OUT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 46.7 F AND 48.7 F- BROCCOLI & CHEESE, BEEF CHILI, CHICKEN GUMBO AND TOMATO & VEGETABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063469 12. HOWEVER FOUND COOLER WHICH WAS USED AT 38.6 F AT THIS TIME. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME, VALUED AT $176, WEIGHT DISCARDED- 72 LBS.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jul 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Observed a female dishwasher at the 3-comp sink, washing food containers with soap under running water at the left hand sink, then rinsing them at the middle sink under running water also, & putting containers away on shelves for drying, without sanitizing them at the last sink. The 3-comp sink was not properly set-up for wash,rinse,sanitize. Must sanitize all equipment/utensils in 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm quats at all times.
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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. Interior of cabinets under soda station, bottom of rear prep table, interior of mop sink need cleaning.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. All food handlers must wear hair restraints at all times, when working around open food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pockets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Dec 14, 2016. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pockets?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 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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