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Pockets

555 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605
Other
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2013
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Pockets has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Dec 17, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pockets dates to Dec 17, 2013.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
38
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Feb 13, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
36
90
Aug 2, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.(OLD BULBS,CARDBOARD,ETC.)
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
43
90
Jun 21, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS(SPOONS, FORKS,ETC.) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED AT SELF SERVICE PICK UP AREA. MUST INVERT UTENSILS, HANDLES FACING UPWARD WITH MOUTH PIECES DOWN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
31
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. REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER GASKETS.
32
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. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
34
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. BOTH PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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May 14, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found ceiling tile not installed at rear preparation areas.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Found wash cloth not properly stored.
43
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pockets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pockets on file is from Dec 17, 2013. 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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