Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie
Last inspected: May 11, 2018
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Score
Public records show nine inspections at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 11, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie dates to May 11, 2018.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND PITIED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR PREP AREA FLOOR STANDING WATER/GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELD PREP AREA, AND REMOVE PELING PAINT OVER REAR PREP TABLE, AND RESEAL.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER LOOSE FROM CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE MILK/POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHNE, FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, AND BASE OF PEPSI COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND OFFICE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS AND SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE JACKETS OFF SLICERS, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Feb 5, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION-MUST HAVE TEST STRIPS FOR THAT SOLUTION) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE AT COMPRESSOR DRINE LINE IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS FRONT,INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD FRONT PREP AREA.
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Mar 16, 2012
Routine
3 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.OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER AND CLEAN REAR FILTERS.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN RESTROOM.
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Apr 28, 2011
Routine
3 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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEED WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD NEEDS SOME CLEANING, DUST. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MISSING ABOVE SOFT SERVE SERVE MACHINE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie on file is from May 11, 2018. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie.
Has Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pops Italian Beef on Kedzie 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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