Popeyes # 2836

1949 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Popeyes # 2836 appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Popeyes # 2836 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER DRAINS. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BY CHICKEN PREP LINE.
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May 5, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF WATER STORED NEXT TO REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A LID ON CUP AND STORE AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2583348 ON 10/13/2023. VIOLATION #55. CRACKED, AND DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN FRONT PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE AREA, DISH WASHING AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR/RECAULK AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW CILING TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE FOO STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN WHERE CHICKEN AND OTHER TCS FOODS ARE STORED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13:-- CRACKED, AND DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-29-21 REPORT #2500963. #55-: 6-101.11-- OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN BETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT COOKING, PREP AND SERVICE AREA. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. REGROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SPLASH GUARDS IN THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE ----EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE OR UNDER REAR MICROWAVE OVENS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. -----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR DRY STORAGE CO2 TANKS AND BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE AND DIRT----WEST WALL AT THE DEEP FRY STATION WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING, CRACKED, AND DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ON THE EAST WALL IN THE DEEP FRY PREP STATION AND ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 29, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT INBETWEEN TILES THROUGHOUT COOKING, PREP AND SERVICE AREA. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED. REGROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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May 26, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT ELECTRICAL CORD AT THE EAST WALL BY WALK-IN COOLER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON UNIT AND PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN(UNABLE TO SEAL PROPERLY,GAPS) RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PLASTIC COURTINS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPES AT DRAIN BOWL OF THE SPRAYER COMPARTMENT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(FOOD PREP SINK) NOT CONNECTED TO THE BOWL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NO GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT SAID AREA. MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE. CONDENSING WATER FROM AIR CONDITION LEAKING ON VENT CEILING TILE AT REAR STORAGE. REPAIR CAUSE.
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Nov 15, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE AREA, DISH WASHING AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR/RECAULK AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 7, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER INSERT DIGITAL THERMOMETER STEM PROBE INTO COOKED FRIED CHICKEN, AT FRONT HOT HOLDING STATION WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF STEM PROBE BEFORE INSERTING SAID PROBE INTO COOKED FRIED CHICKEN. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF DIGITAL THERMOMETER STEM PROBE BEFORE INSERTING INTO COOK FRIED CHICKEN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PROPERLY SANITIZED BEFORE USE AND AFTER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT/DIGITAL THERMOMETER STEM PROBE, BEFORE AND AFTER INSERTING INTO FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. DISCARDED 1LB OF FRIED CHICKEN, AT $3.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AT COOK LINE AREA, DISH WASHING AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR/RECAULK AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 15, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE.MUST RE-PANT OR REPLACED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WIT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Jun 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.), WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM HANGING LIGHTS OVER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN THE SMALL FREEZER WHERE THE FRENCH FRIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DUST FROM HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING LOWER WALL TILE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN UNIT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WALL TILE MISSING NEAR THE BASEBOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUL ODORS COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN NEAR THE BISCUIT OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK INBEWTWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST NEED TO BE REFINISHED. RUST NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS IN REAR PREPARATION. ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED. FLOOR NEEDS TO BE GROUTED SO THAT MOISTURE DOES NOT COLLECT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVE BROKEN FLOOR TILES INFRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS
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Oct 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS THRU-OUT THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE THRU-OUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ITERIOR PANEL(TUBE)OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE HOLES ON THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM . FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 14, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM ALL OVER THE CEILING AND WALLS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOM,DUST PAN AND MOP) MUST BE STORED BY THE MOP SINK AREA,NOT IN THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 8, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Sep 24, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS INSIDE OF THE FENCED IN AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. THE GARBAGE AREA WAS CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA, ALSO SHELVING BELOW THE PREP TABLES WHERE FLOUR IS STORED.
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May 29, 2012
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL RODENT BURROWS OUTSIDE AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST SEAL BURROWS WITH CONCRETE. MAINTAIN GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA CLEAN.
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May 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-19-09 #163322 NOT CORRECTED. #33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. #34-MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM. MISSING GROUT OF FLOORING IN BOTH AREAS AND AT DEEP FRYERS WITH POOLING WATER, MUST RE-GROUT. #35-OPEN GAPS IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALLS BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND PREP TABLE AT CHICKEN PREP.MUST REPAIR SO THAT ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES.
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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. FLOOR BEHIND REAR HOT HOLDING BOX WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALL CAULKING CRACKED IN POOR REPAIR AT THREE AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST REPLACE.
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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 SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, WALK IN COOLER, REAR DRY STORAGE, ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN IN FRONT HOT HOLDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAK FROM PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.
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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. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes # 2836 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes # 2836 on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes # 2836?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes # 2836.

Has Popeyes # 2836's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes # 2836 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes # 2836 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 Popeyes # 2836 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes # 2836 is inspected roughly once per year on average.