Poppin' Out Pal

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 27, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed handwashing sink at the front prep/service area. In the front prep area, ice cream is scooped, popcorn is packaged, and money is handled. Instructed to install a handwashing sink to allow convenient use by employees in all food preparation areas, food dispensing, and warewashing areas. The handwashing sink must meet compliance by having water from an approved source by the city of chicago, have hot and cold running water (100-120°f), and be fully equipped with handwashing cleanser and hand drying provisions. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on site. Handwashing sinks in prep area and toilet room, hot water temperature 73.0°f. Warewashing sink at 74.9°f at this time. Instructed to restore handwashing sinks to 100f and warewashing sink (three compartment sink) 110f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

2. May 17, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. May 6, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream cooler not maintaining proper temperature 64.4f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Priority 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean