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The Popcorn Asylum

2823 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Other
Last inspected: Aug 30, 2017
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Popcorn Asylum stretching back to 2013. On Aug 30, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Popcorn Asylum dates to Aug 30, 2017.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 30, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BAGS OF POPCORN STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
30
95
Dec 19, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AND HANDPAPERTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN.NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION SUCH AS A BARRIERS OR SWINGING DOORS. NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND RODENT-PROOF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FIITING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS AT THIS TIME.
18
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING AROUND THE HOOD DUCT AT THE NORTH END WALL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 DOUBLE LARGE OVENS IN THE KITCHEN IF ITS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION.
38
74
Nov 14, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Popcorn Asylum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Popcorn Asylum on file is from Aug 30, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

Has The Popcorn Asylum's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Popcorn Asylum have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Popcorn Asylum 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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