Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken, the earliest from 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot water provided to dish room hand wash sink, water temp 68f. Instructed manager to provide 100-120f water temp at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Using cold water ( 64f )in the wash compartment at the 3-comp sink, the automatic dish soap dispenser is supplied by cold water line only, Instructed manager to use hot water at 110F minimum when dispensing soapy water for proper washing. Priority violation 7-38--25.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, rice..) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Broken sink stopper at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Dec 3, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL-MOUNTED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BUN TOASTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 25, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL-MOUNTED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND BUN TOASTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 23, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2604754 ON 10/16/24 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DINING AREA BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER, AND IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 54 - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL-MOUNTED HOT HOLDING UNIT, BUN TOASTER, AND 1-DOOR CHICKEN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Oct 16, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL-MOUNTED HOT HOLDING UNIT, BUN TOASTER, AND 1-DOOR CHICKEN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 21, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OVENS, SHELVES NEXT TO THE OVENS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 35 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS, FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM AREA NEXT TO THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2594425 ON 5/10/24 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY REMOVED AND THE GREASE DUMPSTER FILLED WITH GREASE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER EMPTIED AND CLEAN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OVENS, SHELVES NEXT TO THE OVENS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICES PROVIDED FOR THE WASHROOM DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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May 10, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY REMOVED AND THE GREASE DUMPSTER FILLED WITH GREASE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER EMPTIED AND CLEAN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585677 ON 11/24/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OVENS, SHELVES NEXT TO THE OVENS AND HOT HOTDING UNIT.
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Nov 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDWASHING SINK MUST ALWAYS BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING DEVICE AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 8, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONO PREMISES.
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Feb 25, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT BAIT UNCOVERED UNDER FOOD PREPERATION AREA/REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON POPEYES SIDE. RODENT BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015.CITATION ISUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHTFITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Feb 27, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 28, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken.
Has Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken 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 Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes/Checkers — Popeyes Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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