Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POCKETS on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2382519
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989570
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1989254
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER CARDBOARD BOXES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REAR PREP COOLER AND ELECTRICAL BOX, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR FRONT COUNTER AND REGISTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR SINKS, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR OVEN AND FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CONDIMENT SHELVING UNIT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR TOILET IN MEN WASHROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR OFFICE, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FROZEN YOGURT MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE KNIVES IN FROZEN YOGURT SALES AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER SURFACES, ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, FURNACE ROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953974
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOT WATER STEM DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY SO COLD WATER IS WARM. PROVIDE DISTINCT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.)
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1953336
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS, BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON THE SIDES OF PREP COOLERS, UNDER STORAGE CART,IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WASH ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE DINING AREA, NEAR THE SODA DISPENSER AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPAMY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (HOT WATER STEM DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY SO COLD WATER IS WARM. PROVIDE DISTINCT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.)
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386535
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SALAD PREP COOLER.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1386514
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM AND INSIDE OF LOWER PANEL OF HOT WATER TANK.ALSO APPX.8 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED COOKIES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SALAD PREP COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319817
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1319785
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE SOUTH EAST PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINK THAT IN READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED CUSTOMER ENTER SOUTH EAST PREP AREA AND LEAN OVER ICE CREAM TOPPINGS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION AND PROPERLY PROTECT THE SOUTHEAST PREP AREA FROM CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. VARIOUS ICE CREAM TOPPINGS ARE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER. SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM IS PREPARED AND FRUIT TOPPINGS ARE SLICED IN THIS SOUTHEAST PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY PROTECT ALL FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE FURNACE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1154326
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN WASHROOMS AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING TILES AND GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1154305
Location recorded for this inspection · POCKETS · 1309 E 53RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND POP MACHINE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE,ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE, PREP AND DINING AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN WASHROOMS AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE MISSING TILES AND GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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