Popcorn Entertainment
Last inspected: May 20, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Popcorn Entertainment, the earliest from 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Popcorn Entertainment's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 20, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WOK STATION AND FRYER, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CART.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AREA WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD AND BEHIND BAR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN ROOM WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL KARAOKE ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED DISHES INSIDE OF MACHINE INDICATING THAT IT IS BEING USED. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING AGENT WAS CONNECTED TO THE MACHINE TO SANITIZE DISHES AND GLASS WARE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CHEMICALS TO OPERATE THE MACHINE PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION; INSTRUCTED TO USE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING ALL UTENSILS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE OFFICE IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CLEANING AGENT AT LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER. FOUND NO CLEANING AGENT AT LOW TEMP GLASS WASHER AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN ROOM WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL KARAOKE ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE ROOM, AREA WHERE PACKAGED SNACKS ARE SOLD AND BEHIND BAR; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WOK STATION AND FRYER, ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES AND ROLLING CART.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT HAND SINK.
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Apr 10, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA, AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA: DETAIL CLEAN THE FRYER, THE FLAT TOP GRILL, THE STOVE, PREP TABLE, 3 COMP SINK, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN ALL AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING BEHIND ALL MUSIC EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER BAR AREA AND DETAIL CLEA THE FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE POOLING WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THREE DOOR COOLER.
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Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 20, 2016
Consultation
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPING IN THE KITCHEN ON THE STAND THAT THE DISHWASHRER SITS ON AND THIRTY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED FIFTEEN FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA ABOVE THE ICE BIN AND TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE DISHMACHINE AND WALL AROUND THE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM JAN. 20, 2015. #45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE ETC AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS (KITCHEN AND BAR) TO PROPERLY SET UP SINKS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPING IN THE KITCHEN ON THE STAND THAT THE DISHWASHRER SITS ON AND THIRTY ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED FIFTEEN FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREA ABOVE THE ICE BIN AND TWENTY FIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE DISHMACHINE AND WALL AROUND THE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A FULL INSPECTION WAS MADE ON JANUARY 20, 2015 AND A REINSPECTION ON JANUARY 27, 2015. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED FROM JAN. 20, 2015. #45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE ETC AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINKS (KITCHEN AND BAR) TO PROPERLY SET UP SINKS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CIGARETTE BUTTS INSIDE OF THE RELEASE TRAY OF THE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING OR EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES. CLEAN TRAY AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTES. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT NOT MET
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Jan 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, CHICKEN ) INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD NOT STORED PROPERLY, OPEN RICE BAGS, BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD OFF FLOOR AND CLOSED TOP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS AT KITCHEN CEILING NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 8, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED AT PIPE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK. THREE DRAIN STOPPERS NEEDED FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING; PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popcorn Entertainment last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popcorn Entertainment on file is from May 20, 2019. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popcorn Entertainment?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popcorn Entertainment.
Has Popcorn Entertainment's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popcorn Entertainment have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popcorn Entertainment means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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