Pops for Champagne
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Pops for Champagne stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2603457 DATED: 09/24/2024 #48-- 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN. #58--- 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE GAPS/OPENINGS ON EXPOSED CONCRETE WALL BEHIND THE GLASSWARE SHELF AT BAR AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 24, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER INSTALLED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THREE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FACILITY, LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. (NOTE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. THE BOTH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED.)PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW OR ITEMS NECESSARY FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA THAT USES CHLORINE TO SANITIZE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHLORINE TO SANITIZE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA REPAIRED OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM JUNE,JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH BARS, EXPO WINDOW, DISHWASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASEMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HNADWASHING SINK IN BASMENT BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES,FORKS AND SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN CONTAINERS UNCOVERED IN EXPO WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICALS ON MILK CRATE IN DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WINE STORED ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHINGA AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM COLD WATER FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING FAUCETS OF SAID SINKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER FROM DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT FLOWING PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND CREATING PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR ADJUST DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER SIGN ON URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL #2 IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA CREATING PUDDLE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 2, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP KITCHEN: BEEF AT 48.1F, PORK AT 45.9F, PORK AT 46.4F, FRENCH FRIES AT 52.9F, AND BATTER AT 46.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TIGHT AGAINST THE WALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN DOWNSTAIRS DISH WASHING AREA MAINTAINING LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NO REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED/RAW FOODS( OYSTERS ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11, BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( WHITE POWDER )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11, FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12, A DRAIN LINE ABOVE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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82
Jul 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND SHELLFISH. NO ORIGNAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON MAIN COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS STORED WITHIN BEER COOLERS. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS IN DESIGANTED AREA AWAY FROM CUSTOMER FOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS BROKE WITHIN COOLERS. INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 26, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON CEILING TILES AT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL (BY REAR DOOR) AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE RIGHT HAND SIDE COOLER AT BASEMENT BAR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT UNDER STAIR CASE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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78
Mar 17, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE. ALSO ALL FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL ALSO. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED ON SITE. MUST POST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE (WITH FOOD DEBRIS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN, BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOLERS,STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPRTMENT SINK IN THE COOK LINE/KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Feb 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC)ON SHELVES AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND SERVICE COUNTERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LID (LOOSE KNOTS) AT THE SERVICE COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE OT REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND ICE MAKER AT THE FIRST FLOOR, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND AND WET FLOOR UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM...ALSO NOTED LOOSE STRIP ON FLOOR EXPOSING AN OPENING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SINK BY THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR STRIP OR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS AT THE CEILINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, BATHROOMS AND VENTS AT THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR BETTER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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78
Feb 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT'S PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. 2 LARGE GAS CYLINDERS STORED INFRONT OF HAND SINK TIDE WITH CHAINS, NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SAME HAND SINK. ONLY ONE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL HAND SINKS UNOBSTRUCTED, PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MAKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP OFF CUBES.
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Feb 15, 2011
Tag Removal
3 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 27, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. UNIT WAS NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE OVEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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82
Mar 31, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.
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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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Observed black slime/dirt build up inside both ice machines dripping into ice(ready to eat food). Instructed manager to clean/sanitize interior of both ice machines. Manager voluntarily discarded all ice. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057375 11.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No City of Chicago certified food handler onn premises while potentially hazardous foods- meats, potatoe, etc- are prepared. Instructed to have a City of Chicago certified food handler on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Citation issued.
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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. 1st floor prep area stand up reach in cooler door rubber gasket in poor repair. Must replace/repair damaged door gasket.
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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. Observed accumilated food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain unclean equipment.
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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 standing water on floor under handwash bowl(cabinet) at 1st floor bar. Must keep floor dry at all time.
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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. 2-compartment sink pipe leaking under left side compartment. Must repair and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops for Champagne last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops for Champagne on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pops for Champagne?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Pops for Champagne.
Has Pops for Champagne's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pops for Champagne have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pops for Champagne means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pops for Champagne inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pops for Champagne is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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