Poppin Dough
1235 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2025
Poppin Dough was last inspected on June 24, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the equipment in the front service area with a build up of food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the low reach in cooling unit with a build up of spillage and debris along the edge of the gasket seal. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear dish washing area under the three compartment sink as well as in the front food service area under and around the equipment with a build up of dirt and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust around and on the a/c ventilation vents. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the light out over the rear hand washing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
9 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk container must have labels to identify the product. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All sides of cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers and interior of holding cabinets in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in corners and along wall bases in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed dough and shortening stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic forks not protected in prep area. Instructed manager to invert or cover to protect lip contact surfaces from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of prep tables, rolling carts, bulk containers, fryers, coolers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls around pipe fittings and behind electrical box in rear prep area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on ceiling above popcorn machine, spiderwebbs and dust buildup on ceiling vents, walls near elecrical box, debris inside light shields in rear prep/dish washing area, bebris on floor inside furnace closet. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with no valid city of chicago certifcate on site at time of inspection. Valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must be on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sink in the rear dish washing area not properly installed/stable to the wall. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manger to label bulk dry storage containers with names of product.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to install hand washing sink with hot and cold running eater, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service trays not inverted. Instructed to invert all single service articles to protect fom contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside light shields in rear prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling above water heater in rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label bulk container in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Secure loose 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in front prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove plumbers putty inside 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Instructed to make the toilet room door self-closing. Maintain same.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.