Popeye's #860
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
86
Score
Popeye's #860 has been inspected 15 times since 2020. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 16 times.
Popeye's #860's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)// NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11// NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE---- 6-501.16// OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13// OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES
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Feb 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLE IN CEILING OF REAR UTILITY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. RESTORING TO A SMOOTH SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOPS AFTER USE INVERTED ON MOUNT THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 22, 2025
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ALONG FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF BEVERAGE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING INSIDE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, COOLERS, FREEXERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE REAR HAND WASHING AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS AND LOWER SURFACE INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RACKS AND COOLER/FREEZERS SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET/KNOB ON THE MOP SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB AND THE MIDDLE KNOB AND FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. -LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, STORAGE AREAS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA BY MOP SINK WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS BEHIND THE 1 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DAMAGED/IN POOR REPAIR. HOLES/OPENINGS IN THE WALLS BY THE REGISTER CLOSEST TO DOOR AND BY DRIVE THRU WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL PANELS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 10, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOD WITH NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MODs ON SITE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER IN ONE OF THE COMPARMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING (70F) WATER, BY REFRIGERATION OR MICROWAVE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES (MANAGERS INCLUDED) TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE STORAGE RACKS, HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AROUND THE SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR CHICAGO CFMs. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 22, 2023
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18: OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Oct 4, 2023
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF A BROWN LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE TOILET, SPLATTERS OF A SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOORS, AND TOILET TISSUE ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTIALTION HOOD WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.7-62.4F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. GHOST PEPPER WINGS (48.9F), CHICKEN QUARTERS (60.9F-61.3F), 3 BOXES OF CHICKEN CUT UP (46.7-47.9F), COLESLAW (48.9F), CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (62.4F), SPICY TNEDERS (48.3F), RICE (62.4F) MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41 F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 400LBS AT $1,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 50.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH IN ORDER GET TAG REMOVED.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation.
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Removal of suspension sign
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED ON DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENTS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2022 AT 9:55PM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGNAGE SHALL NOT BE ALTERED, COVERED NOR REMOVED. FACILITY HAD ADVERTISEMENTS REMOVED AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 11/14/22 AND LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 70 F. MANAGER HAD HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2566282 DATED 10-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TREAT ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES. SAID REPORT ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED 7 SMALL FLIES AND 6 ROACHES; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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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,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INCLUDING NEAR SERVICE LINE, NEAR DISHES, AND NEAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). 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 UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 2 DEAD LARGE RODENTS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN DRAIN CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK. FAUCET CANNOT BE TURNED OFF AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2510735 DATED 6-3-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS, REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ACQUIRE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN WALLS, AND ENSURE EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. CAUSING WATER LEAK AT TIMES WHEN IT DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT AREA UNDER CASH REGISTER COUNTER, NEAR FOOD HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT IN NEED OF REPAIR AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT, CARDBOARD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Sep 3, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND LINE(PIPE) ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #860 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #860 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #860?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #860.
Has Popeye's #860's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #860 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's #860 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 #860 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #860 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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