Popeye Famous Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024
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Inspectors have visited Popeye Famous Fried Chicken 22 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK AREA STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTBULB WITH NO COVER/SHEILD IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AT HOOD VENT FILTER OVER THE FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBDERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST.
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May 20, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND ICE ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL OF BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A OLD ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IF NOT BEING USED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING INSIDE OF UNUSED UNIT.
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Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES APPROX 5-7 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CRAWLING ON THE WALL, THE FLOOR, BOXES AND BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION ON FEB 8TH 2022 WITH PROOF OF LOG SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Dec 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRED RACKS WHERE PREPPED CHICKEN IS STORED, INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLED PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT BREEDING SITES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED, BOXES, BUCKETS OF PICKLES, AND CARDBOARD BOXES FILLED WITH STORE EQUIPMENT ALL STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MATTRESSES, BIKES, CLOTHING ARTICLES AND ELEVATE OTHER OPERATIONAL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Aug 28, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER RACKS AND FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED ON1/14/2016 REPORT#1516768 REPLACE WALK-INCOOLER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE RUSTY SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO OR AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED CEILING VENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENT.
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Jan 14, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSE.RVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER(LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACK THAT IS RUSTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYING COLD TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN OOOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES, POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT AND MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES AT FRYERS , EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE BOXES, BAGS ECT. FROM THE PAPER STORAGE ROOM SO NO RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVING AT WALL ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR INSTUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW COVING ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA AT BASEBOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MOISTURE AT NORTH BASEMENT WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO MAKE WATER REPELANT.
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Aug 3, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH OUT NO HOT RUNNING WATER .MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #42235 3/9/12 NOT CORRECTED #32MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,FANGUARD IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.#35MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.#36 MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.#41 MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,VENTILATION VENTS,POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE & WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.
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Aug 1, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #42235 3/9/12 NOT CORRECTED #32MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,FANGUARD IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION.#33 MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.#35MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.#36 MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.#41 MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED CORD ON DEEP FRYER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLES,VENTILATION VENTS,POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE & WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER WALL TRIM AT BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
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Mar 9, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER,OVER HEAD SHELVES & BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WATER SPOUT AT HOT WATER MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & CEILING TILE,WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR UPPER WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEATLAMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Mar 2, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON DRAIN PIPES UNDER 1- COMP SINK.ALSO BAGS OF RODENT POISION ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO MAP).MUST PROVIDE A MAP.REMOVE POISION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER,OVER HEAD SHELVES & BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION.
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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.MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WATER SPOUT AT HOT WATER MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
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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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & CEILING TILE,WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR UPPER WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILING.
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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.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEATLAMPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. KEEP COOLER GASKETS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Oct 21, 2010
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. MUST REMOVE ALL FOILED FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST CLEAN WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE REAR PREP AREA, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED SPACE, WITH RACKS, HOOKS, OR LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR WANTED ITEMS
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Jun 21, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. MUST CLEAN WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE REAR PREP AREA
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR DRAINS, STRONG SEWER SMELLS COMING FROM DRAINS
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye Famous Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye Famous Fried Chicken on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye Famous Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Popeye Famous Fried Chicken.
Has Popeye Famous Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye Famous Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye Famous Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeye Famous Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye Famous Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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