Pop's Place Fried Rice
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2020
74
Score
Pop's Place Fried Rice appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2010. On Apr 16, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 16, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Pop's Place Fried Rice's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE, EGGS, AND PIZZA PUFFS OUT OF TEMPERATURE(53.7F-60.6F) MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6# VALUED AT $20. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER(PERSONAL ITEMS, TOOLS, PAPERWORK, MEDICATION, ETC) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, AND LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 18, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 22, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES IN THE WALL BEIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY WAY FOR PEST. NOTED THE LIGHT SHIEDLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER OF HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,MUST REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVERS FOR THE FANS IN THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING; RELACE COVERS. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER WHEN DONE USING AND TO HANG WET MOPS WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZERS HAS BUILD UP OF FROZE. MUST DEFROST , CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FREEZER AND COOLERS.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THUR-OUT PREMISES HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE . MUST DEGREASE AND PAINT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF GREASE. MUST REPLACE LIGHT AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BACK STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT COUNTER ARE CLUTTER. MUST RID OF CLUTTER AND PLACE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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May 17, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING STATION. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP INSIDE IT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING MAKING WALLS AND CEILINGS INSCT/RODENT PROOF. REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
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Feb 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK & BLACK FOUL SMELLING WASTE WTER FROM DRAIN PIPE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & POOLING ONTO LOWER SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO STATE LICENSE,MSDS,MAP)MUST PROVIDE ACOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
18
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED TOILET OVER FLOWING WHEN FLSHED & TAKING SEVERAL MINUTES TO GO DOWN.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS & COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
30
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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE.
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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.MUST CLEAN PREP COOLER,HOOD,GRILL TABLE,WALL VENTS,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
33
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
34
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK & LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE & NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL CRACKS ON WALLS AND CEILING MAKING WALLS AND CEILINGS INSCT/RODENT PROOF. REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT AND REAR DOOR.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Mar 26, 2010
Routine
2 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. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING STATION
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES AT REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL
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90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pop's Place Fried Rice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pop's Place Fried Rice on file is from Apr 16, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pop's Place Fried Rice?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pop's Place Fried Rice.
Has Pop's Place Fried Rice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pop's Place Fried Rice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pop's Place Fried Rice 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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