Popeye's #863
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Popeye's #863 14 times, with records going back to 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeye's #863 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 2, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHEET TRAY STORED UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION WHEN DRYING HANDS IN MENTIONED AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RAW CHICKEN. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS IN STANDING WATER IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA RANGING 53.2F-56.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 BAGS (1 CASE OF RAW CHICKEN) 35LBS AT $150 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FRIED CHICKEN ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE FOUND AT 115.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 26, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF IDENTITY AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OOBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 BIG FLIES AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND DEEP-FRYING AREA. THE ROACH WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 31, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jan 26, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588213 DATED ON 01/18/2024. VIOLATION #16 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO, NOTED ICE PANEL STILL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS REACHING 80.0F-90.0F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90-95.1F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER FOR HANDWASHING SINKS TO REACH AND MAINTAIN 100-120F AND FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Mar 13, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.
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Aug 25, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM Thursday, July 16, 2020 REPORT #2383023 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 25, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM Thursday, July 16, 2020 REPORT #2383023 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 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,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #863 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #863 on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #863?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #863.
Has Popeye's #863's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's #863 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's #863 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 #863 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #863 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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