Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's

10331 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60655
American
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's has been inspected 12 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 21, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 21, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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May 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR WITH ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, AND HAVE COMPRESSOR REPAIRED AND KEEP MAINTAINED.ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, RICE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SYRUP BOXES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR FLOOR DRAIN BY OFFICE AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND STEAMER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED BASEBOARDS BEHIND PREP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING LEFT FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK/CHICKEN BOXES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 5, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jan 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1473353 DATED JUNE 04, 2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 34-FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 34-FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 43-FOUND THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE FRONT AT THE BEVERAGE STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
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Jun 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NOZZLE ON THE BEVERAGE STATION AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE ICE SCOOPS IN THE FRONT AT THE BEVERAGE STATION AND REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE, NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.
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Jun 12, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE CAN NOT BE BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT SANDWICH STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WHEELS ON FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DRINK DISPENSOR IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN VARIOUS AREAS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 29, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER AT FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER.
33
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.CLEAN FRONT CEILING TILE OVER FRONT OVEN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD BROKN REAR EXIT DOOR NEED TO REPLACE.
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Oct 25, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. REFRIGERATION FAN UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SCRAPING OF PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. WALL BASE IN NEED OF REPAIR AT ICE MACHINE AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING WITH FOOD SPLATTER AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE BROKEN. ADDITION LIGHTING NEED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. ALL DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 27, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF SYRUP LINES/BOXES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS BY HOT HOLDING UNIT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED WALLBASE BY WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT. REPLACE STAINED TILES ABOVE BISCUIT UNIT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's on file is from Mar 21, 2019. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's.

Has Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oban Popeye's 111 Inc — Popeye's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.