Poppin' Out Pal

5607 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Poppin' Out Pal has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Poppin' Out Pal is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 73.0�F. WAREWASHING SINK AT 74.9�F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HANDWASHING SINKS TO 100F AND WAREWASHING SINK (THREE COMPARTMENT SINK) 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ICE CREAM IS SCOOPED, POPCORN IS PACKAGED, AND MONEY IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120�F), AND BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

May 17, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

May 6, 2024

License

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 64.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poppin' Out Pal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poppin' Out Pal on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poppin' Out Pal?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poppin' Out Pal.

Has Poppin' Out Pal's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poppin' Out Pal have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poppin' Out Pal 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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