Popeye's # 866

7617 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Popeye's # 866 appears in inspection records 24 times, starting in 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 45 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeye's # 866 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

24
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AND WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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86
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CO2 TANK,GARBAGE CANS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA RACK,PREP TABLES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRYERS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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74
Jan 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND GAP IN WALL NEXT TO BISCUIT PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE & ALONG BOTH SIDES OF CONDUIT LEADING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CREVICES OF UNDER SIDE OF PREP EQUIPMENT,MIXED IN WITH TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND BAGS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ALSO APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AND OUTLET BOX AT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
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 handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576986 6/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
60
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
47
Jun 8, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
55
82
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
67
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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82
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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82
May 13, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
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82
Apr 29, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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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 PREAPRED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, SHRIMP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
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67
Apr 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK RANGING FROM 52.3F-55.0F. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES DURING OPERATION AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY,,ON FLOOR BEHIND DROP /SAFE,ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT,ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/22/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
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64
Mar 29, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE,DRIVE-THRU COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELVES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,ON TOP OF A SODA BOX ON CADDY,ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,ELECTRICAL ROOM ON OUTLET BOX AND WALL LEDGES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE DATED ON OR AFTER 3/25/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WHEEL BASES,SODA CADDY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
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74
Mar 22, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AND INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS OF APPX. 300 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS AT DRIVE THRU- SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND WINDOW LEDGE,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND SAFE,ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ,ON LOWER SHELVES OF CUP & LIDS STORAGE FRONT COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF UNDER COLD CHICKEN PREP LINE BEHIND PANS,ON BISCUIT PREP TABLE,INSIDE A BOX OF SANDWICH BAGS AND PREP TABLE AS WELL,ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE AND ON TOP OF BOXES IN REAR DRY FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH LOBBY SODA MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/22.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOWER SHELF DAMAGED IN WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES AT 3 & 2 COMP SINKS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM ,OFFICE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
55
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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52
Dec 10, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
Dec 3, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES NEAR SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN DRIVE THRU AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-02(*A) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
Oct 7, 2021
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES AND THREE CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING WEARING FACE COVERINGS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK COVERING NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN INDOORS AN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. VIOLATION 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED
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74
Jun 1, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
May 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED AND SLOWLY DRAINING UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
51
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED AND SLOWLY DRAINING UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 FLYING INSECTS LANDING AND WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN DRIVE THRU, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 3, 2020
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Jul 23, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA (FRYERS)
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Jul 16, 2020
License
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVING UNITS MIXED IN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP AND LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.ALSO. APPX. 4-6 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/16/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. 1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF 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,BROKEN SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES OF EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,REACH IN FREEZER,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA,WALK IN COOLER- FAN GUARD COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND GREASE FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF HOT WATER TANK,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA (FRYERS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's # 866 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's # 866 on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's # 866?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 45 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's # 866.

Has Popeye's # 866's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's # 866 have averaged around three 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 # 866 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 # 866 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's # 866 is inspected around four times per year on average.