Pops Italian Beef Two
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2018, Pops Italian Beef Two has 12 inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food/food contact surfaces clean”, showing up nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING DIRTY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Jul 24, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING UNDER THE MEAT SLICER STATION WHERE THE CANS ARE STORED WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT/FREEZER FLOOR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE A/C UNIT VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED OR PREPARED IN AREAS.
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Dec 2, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OIL FILTER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 22, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. 10-12 FLIES IN WASHROOM IN BROOMS AND OTHER CLEANING UTENSILS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OPEN AND GREASE CONTAINER OPEN WITH OVER FLOWING FOOD DEBRIS. LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DUMPSTER CLOSED AND ELIMINATE GREASE BUILD UP AND HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED WITH NO OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OIL FLITER MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDES OF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND WATER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS THORIGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 19, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SMALL ABOUT OF BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR NETS OR LONG PONYTAILS TIED UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK SPOTS OR REPLACE ANY BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL PREP TABLES, PREP SPACES AND CLEAN UNDER REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND LIQUID SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING REFRIGERATED TRUCK TO STORE TCS FOODS (BEEF, ETC) IN REAR OF PARKING LOT; CONNECTED VIA UNSECURED ELECTRICAL OUTLET ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING . INSTD TO STORE ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY AND SECURELY WITHIN PREMISES ONLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 2- DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET TORN AND USING DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7 CONTAINERS OF CREAM OF CHICKEN SOUP AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 120F AND 107F IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARD, TOTAL WEIGHT 56LBS AT $50. MANAGER COULD NOT PROVIDE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR PROPER COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DELI MEAT SLICER, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Aug 18, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
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Mar 29, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BEEF NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, ETC
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING IN ICE AND CHEESE DISPENSING UTENSILS LAYING IN CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD DISPENSING HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BASES OF COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND GREASE TRAP AND UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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Jul 5, 2018
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITEN HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES, ALSO KEEP RECORD THAT EMPLOYEES BEEN TRAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND OR DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops Italian Beef Two last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops Italian Beef Two on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pops Italian Beef Two?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Pops Italian Beef Two.
Has Pops Italian Beef Two's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pops Italian Beef Two have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pops Italian Beef Two means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pops Italian Beef Two inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pops Italian Beef Two is inspected around two times per year on average.
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