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Pockets

205 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2015
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Pockets has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Pockets's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 7, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Pockets' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE COLD WATER SOURCE AT THE HAND SINK. NOTED THE COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY. MUST REPAIR.
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86
May 2, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.
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95
Jul 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER: TURKEY AT 45.5F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F, TUNA AT 50.0F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.3F, CHEESE AT 55.2F, SAUSAGE AT 44.2F, AND BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
90
Aug 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA SYRUP SPILLS NOTED IN CABINET UNDER SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CASED OF SODA CANS STORED UNDER HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY IN A CLEAN AREA OFF THE FLOOR.
34
90
Sep 29, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF FRONT COOLER (MIDDLE DOOR) IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE DOOR GUARDS-MUST FIX. STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK, MUST PROVIDE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER-MUST PROVIDE. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ELECTRICAL & WATER TANK ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED, BETTER ORGANIZED & IF NEEDED- ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. MILK/SODA CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pockets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Jan 7, 2015. The public record contains six 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 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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