Popeye's #865
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2020, Popeye's #865 has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 21 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 23, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596246 6/13/24 NOT CORRECTED -#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOBBY AREA LOWER WALL TRIM AND WINDOW SILL DAMAGED FROM RECENT CAR ACCIDENT.:#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AREA.:#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,SPILLAGE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY UNDERNEATH UNUSED SODA COUNTER.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVEN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BISCUIT COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER & REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REAR PREP AREA.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HAND DRYING DEVICE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM SOAP DISPENSER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SPRAYER AT CHICKEN SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE SOILED DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN SANDWICH PREP STATION AREA,LOBBY AREA LOWER WALL TRIM AND WINDOW SILL DAMAGED FROM RECENT CAR ACCIDENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,SPILLAGE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY UNDERNEATH UNUSED SODA COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PREMISES IS VERY HOT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS IT APPEARS THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ONLY WORKING IN LOBBY AREA AND NOT THE REST OF THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVENS .
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Jun 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 8, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (49,55,57,58,) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574221 DATE 4-13-23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments:(49) MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments:(49) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments:(55) FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments:(57) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments:(58) INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT STEAM TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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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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Apr 13, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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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 MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Mar 8, 2023
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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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 MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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May 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2401328 ON 9-17-20:58-MUST PROIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BAEBOARDS NEAR REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 17, 2020
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR & LOBBY PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MENU MONITOR SCREENS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR REAR ,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,FOOD CORRAL,COUNTER TOP UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY AT DRIVE THRU.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ALL FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
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Jul 15, 2020
License
13 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON UPPER DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR & LOBBY PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MENU MONITOR SCREENS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR REAR ,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,FOOD CORRAL,COUNTER TOP UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN LOBBY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ALL FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE COUNTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS .
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's #865 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #865 on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's #865?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #865.
Has Popeye's #865's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's #865 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's #865 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 #865 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #865 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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