Popeye's #862

818 E 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60653
American
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Popeye's #862 has 24 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 15 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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90
Dec 23, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Dec 10, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627244 ON 11/18/25. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Nov 18, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT REGISTER WIPE HIS NOSE, TOUCH BEARD/ MUSTACHE WHILE AND COUGH ONTO ARMS, PROCEED TO PROCESS CUSTOMER PAYMENT AND LASTLY HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, BISCUITS, SIDES) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF ARMS AFTER SAID ACTIVITIES STATED ABOVE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON SURFACES OF HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIOMENT STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES / SINK BASINS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTICITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020( A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 1, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE AND COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 2, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 5, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORE INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 23, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, CHICKEN PREP STATION, UNDER SINKS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER WAS 47 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDSINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AND AT THREE COMP SINKS AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. SHE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE THAT WAS ISSUED ON DECEMBER 17, 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. FOUND KIT WITH SEVERAL MISSING ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULLY STOCKED KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP SURFACES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERFIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 14, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. SHE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE THAT WAS ISSUED ON DECEMBER 17, 2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Aug 26, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER @ HANDSINK @ 73.2F; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 73.4; RESTROOM @ 77F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE MUST BE @ 100F AT HAND SINK AND WASH BOWL SINKS AND 110F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. HAND SINK @ 105F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 111F AND RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINKS @ 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (CHICKEN). MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRETED FROM REPORT #2555139, DATED 5/2/22. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #1 PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. #35 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN CHICKEN IN A PAN ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN THE COOLER. #57 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. #58 INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #50.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING FROM TOP OF FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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58
May 2, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN CHICKEN IN A PAN ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS UNDER RUNNING WATER OR IN THE COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.THE CEILING TILES AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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64
Jan 18, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
1
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAINS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNS POSTED INFORMING PATRONS THAT MASK ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOORS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES ALLOWING INDOOR DINING WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER.
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Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 15, 2021 AS REQUIRED. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Sep 20, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 15, 2021 AS REQUIRED. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Mar 23, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID ON THE CONTAINER HOLDING FLOUR IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED) IN PREP AREA; REPLACE LID.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN AT THE SODA MACHINE NEAR THE DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN ICE BIN OR REPLACE IT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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86
Jan 15, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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90
Oct 21, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. -THE CEILING TILES AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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86
Jul 16, 2020
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. -THE CEILING TILES AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's #862 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #862 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's #862?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #862.

Has Popeye's #862's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #862 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's #862 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 #862 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #862 is inspected around four times per year on average.