Popeye's #867

1356 W 47Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 25 inspections at Popeye's #867 stretching back to 2020. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 24 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeye's #867 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 30, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Contamination not prevented during storage/ preparation. Found employees cleaning 2 large ceiling vents above drive through station area where beverages ( ice tea and lemonade) are made, open ice bin at soda station, observed chunks of dust falling allover and around food storage and equipment. Instructed to protect food and equipment with a tarp when cleaning vents above. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Out side garbage area not maintained, garbage is piling high above dumpster rim, covers wide open, instructed manager to maintain out side garbage area and keep lids down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Wire shelf placed above beans and rice hot holding station where items that are stored above can fall in food bins. instructed to remove shelf or replace with one that doesn't allow items to fall through.
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Dec 10, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 19, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTEY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ON CHICKEN PANS, SAUCE CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD BOXES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND FLYING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION FLOOR DRAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.
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78
Sep 8, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.
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86
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622963 ON 08/27/25 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS....OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING SAUCES, CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON HANDSINK BASIN IN REAR PREP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK CRAWLING BEETLES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE FOR FOLLOWUP AND ACTIVITY CONTINUES NOTING APPROXIMATLEY 70 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL ITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, RED BEAN AND RICE, MASHED POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.
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70
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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 VERIFIABLE/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING SAUCES, CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON HANDSINK BASIN IN REAR PREP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK CRAWLING BEETLES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RAW CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOMS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEAR DRIVE-THRU WINDOW) TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 28, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PF VIOLATION FROM 08/14/24, REPORT #2600210 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11. NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114. OBSERVED BICYCLE STORED IN DRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE IT.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F AND 66.0F, PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED. https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/FoodProtection/EmployeeHealthPolicySample.pdf
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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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE SITE. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BICYCLE STORED IN DRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE IT.
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Oct 12, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND OTHER PRODUCTS. CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND HOT HOLDING STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD RUNNING WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOOR DRAINS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
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82
Jul 31, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Apr 6, 2023
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA VENTILATION COVERS AT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 22, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, ETC), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED WISK IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP BASINS CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTICATION AND MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA VENTILATION COVERS AT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, FLOOR DRAIN, UNDER ICE MACHINE, AND PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA VENTILATION COVERS AT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES, ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 10, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS.
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Jan 5, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. FOUND HANDSINK WITH WATER TURNED OFF AND NOT OPERABLE AS REQUIRED BY LAW IN FOOD PREP AREA; MUST RESTORE RUNNING WATER TO HANDSINK FOR USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ROLLING CARTS TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS.
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Sep 20, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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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 COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,CUP HOLDERS AT REGISTERS AND DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 8, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CEILING,BOXES,WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE,SODA BOXES AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH SMALL PREP COOLERS ON FRONT SERVING LINE AND SANDWICH PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DELIVERY DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,CUP HOLDERS AT REGISTERS AND DRIVE-THRU,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING CARTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE WATER AND SPILLS FROM FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SODA CABINET IN DINING AREA,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING AREA , PREP AREAS AND SODA CABINET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED TILE INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN IN REAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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67
Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMENS AND MENS WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND HANDWASHING WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80F TO 85F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 22, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS/DEBRIS AND FLOUR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 17, 2020
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT FRONT UTILITY CLOSET. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's #867 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's #867 on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's #867?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 24 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's #867.

Has Popeye's #867's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's #867 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's #867 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 #867 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's #867 is inspected around four times per year on average.