Popeye's #846
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
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Score
Public records show 17 inspections at Popeye's #846 stretching back to 2020. Popeye's #846 was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 19 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT, PLASTIC PIPES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED AN ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(SLICED CHEESE), HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.0F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 0.25LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 126.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAN HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOWER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 105.1-128.3F.OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS, SHRIMP(110.3F), FRIES(119.8F) AND CHICKEN(105.1-128.3F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $350 WEIGHING 30LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT, PLASTIC PIPES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORED IN ENCLOSED DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED AN ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHEMNT SUCH AS EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DRIVE THRU FOUNTAIN MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ONE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 14, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE OF CABINET IN DINING ROOM AREA UNDER SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNATION #7-38-030(A) . CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603056, DATED:9/18/24, NOT CORRECTED: #16-OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON SIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED BUILD OF RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. #54-OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON THE GROUND IN THE TRASH CORRAL AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT/MATERIALS ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM AND AT REAR DISH AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE ON SIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ELECTRONIC FLY TRAP INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND TRASH ON GROUND IN TRASH CORRAL AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING AIR VENTS IN REAR DISH AREA NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CAHRGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN ALLERGENT TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Sep 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY
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Sep 20, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNABLE TO USE DUE TO HEAVY EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 10 LIVE HOUSE AND DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. WALL BASE AT HALLWAY ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INBETWEEN BASE AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: INPROPER THAWING OF CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, FRENCH FRIES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN BOTH HAND-SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE AT REAR MIDDLE HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 38- 5 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLY ACITIVITY. 55- WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND WHERE NEEDED CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.PRIORITY 7-42-090
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND/GARBAGE AREA AROUND OLD GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS, 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND FOUL ODOR. INSTD TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING : RAT DROPPINGS, GREASE CONTAINER THAT IS LEAKING , AND GREASE FROM SURROUNDING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG FLOOR DRAINS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Sep 15, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND/GARBAGE AREA AROUND OLD GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOUL ODOR AS WELL WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF APPX.30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM GROUND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563307 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA,DINING AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING AND APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN , UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER STATION AND CABINET SHELVING UNIT IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/8/22. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #55-: 6-201-11 WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND WHERE NEEDED CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALKIN COOLER, WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS, UNDERSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BACKSIDE OF MENU BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT BULB OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING AND APPROXIMATELY 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES, WALLS, INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN , UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER STATION IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/8/22. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2522955 7-20-21 #55-: 6-201-11 WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR STORAGE BIN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BIN WHEN NOT CONTAINED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBESERVED NORTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP HAS A GAP AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALKIN COOLER, WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS, UNDERSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BACKSIDE OF MENU BOARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT BULB OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.
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Jul 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11: SMALL REACH IN COOLER (BEHIND CASHIER LINE0 CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING, CAUING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED AT CAULKING AROUND BASE OF CHICKEN PREP SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULK AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201-11 WALL BASE NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Jul 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROOVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEALS EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE AND EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: LIVE LARGE FLIES (OVER 5) NOTED IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SMALL REACH IN COOLER (BEHIND CASHIER LINE0 CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING, CAUING WATER ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR BOTTOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
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Nov 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE
1
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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82
Nov 20, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC) INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZNG TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE
1
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND ALL SINK FAUCET HANDLES WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
55
70
Jul 17, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ABOVE PREP SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
55
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #846 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #846 on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #846?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #846.
Has Popeye's #846's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #846 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's #846 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's #846 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #846 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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