Pockets

3927 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

American

Last inspected: Oct 22, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Pockets appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 22, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Pockets's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 22, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

Pockets' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 22, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: RUSTED METAL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN,

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector notes: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

Jan 30, 2014

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: RUSTED METAL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN,

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNDER POP STATION, AND CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

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

Inspector notes: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,

Mar 22, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS(BROOMS, DUST PANS, PLASTIC CONTAINERS,ETC) STORED IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PREP AREA . ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED ALL THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND STORED THEM IN THE MOP SINK AREA. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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

Inspector notes: RUSTED METAL SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 27, 2012

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP FOODS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER, SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS AND CABINETS UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES COUNTER AND SODA MACHINE.

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 UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.

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.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.

Jul 20, 2010

Routine

2 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE FRONT CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN BY SODA MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pockets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Oct 22, 2014. The public record contains five 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 four 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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