Popeye's #864
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
67
Score
Popeye's #864 appears in inspection records 16 times, starting in 2020. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly 12 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 35 times.
Popeye's #864's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 1, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2579098 ON 7-26-23:55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER, WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN SALES AND STORAGE AREAS, DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN MEN WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE POSTED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED
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Jul 26, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (49.0F) AND BUTTERMILK MIXTURE (48.9F) STORED IN HOLDING UNIT WITH A POOL OF WATER LOCATED IN THE DEEP-FRYING STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND 2 GALLONS DISCARDED AT $60. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
58
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER, REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DINING AREA SODA MACHINE & MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER, WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DINING AREA SODA MACHINE & MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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50
Jun 16, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577064 6/9/23 NOT CORRECTED.LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED TO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASES,WALLS,CEILINGS AND APPX.60 OR MORE OF LIVE BLACK LARVAE (WORM LIKE)WIGGLING INSIDE OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF CRACKED WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA ,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AND MOPSINK/HOT WATER TANK.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BEHIND CO2 TANKS. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND LARVAE AND ANTS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/16/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090(CITATION ISSUED)
59
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DINING AREA SODA MACHINE & MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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45
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AT REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND PLACED BUNS INTO OVEN TO TOAST REMOVED BUN ADDED MAYO AND PICKLES WITHOUT WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND DISPOSE OF FOOD.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASES,WALLS,BOXES,NAPKINS,CEILINGS AND SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF LIVE BLACK LARVAE (WORM LIKE)WIGGLING INSIDE OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF CRACKED WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA ,DINING AREA, MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AND DISH STORAGE AREA.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BEHIND CO2 TANKS. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND LARVAE AND ANTS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,ETC).PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE AT 10:55 A.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DINING AREA SODA MACHINE & MACHINE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Aug 1, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2550089 DATED 2/22/2022.OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CONCENTRATED ACCUMULATION IN EVERY CORNER AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-3 LIVE ROACHES AROUND STEAM TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, 5-10 FLYING INSECTS AND 5-10 ANTS AREA IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE /BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON HAIR NETS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRTY ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES.
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Feb 22, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Feb 14, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: �OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE USE PAPER TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, STANDING WATER IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE AND BACK DOOR, SAUCE SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN REAR, CEILING OVER BATTER/FRY STATION IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 20, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE STAFF MEMBERS NOT PROPERLY WEARING FACE MASK INSIDE FACILITY WHILE WORKING AND SERVING FOOD TO CUSTOMERS VIA DRIVE THROUGH AND LOBBY AREA. MASK WERE ON THE CHIN OR HANGING BELOW THE CHIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THEY MUST COMPLY WITH STATE OF ILLINOIS MASK MANDATE FOR VACCINATED OR NON VACCINATED STAFF AND OR CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-060
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 21, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, RICE AND BEANS) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG LOWER BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2020
License
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OPENINGS ALONG LOWER BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #864 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #864 on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #864?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 35 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #864.
Has Popeye's #864's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's #864 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's #864 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeye's #864 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #864 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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