Popeye's
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Popeye's stretching back to 2018. Popeye's was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 14 times.
Popeye's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW, AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAD THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM 4/9/25 POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRIITEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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70
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRIITEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE OVEN IN THE REAR AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LIDS OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON DUTY NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Apr 9, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE BULF FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL FILTERING EQUIPMET AND FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT 2 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIRING. FAUCETS LEAKING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. POP SPILL AT BOX STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING, UNDER FRONT POP STATION AND UNDER HOT FOOD AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDSFL AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2583950 ON 10-24-23:53 FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME. 55-FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING/WORN GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (150.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR FRYERS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDSFL AND FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 24, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PIC WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AND WARMERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING/WORN GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS AND FLOORS NOT REGULARLY CLEANED. FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. MAINTAIN CURRENT.
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, EXTERIOR DOORS TO WALK IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Sep 4, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED THE (PIC) TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Sep 3, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED THE (PIC) TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL STILL ON SITE. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO SERVICED TO MAINTAINED
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Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL STILL ON PREMISES. 28 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE FLYING AND ON WALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED THE (PIC) TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING AND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ( DEEP FRYERS, OVENS,MICROWAVES,SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES COUNTERS,SINKS,HOT HOLDING,ETC)OF DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO SERVICED TO MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENTS, WALLS. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,ETC BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, PALLET,PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ,WALLS, CEILINGS. MUST PROVIDE. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED (8/21) MAINTAINED AT TEMPERATURES RANGINGING FROM (46.7F- 48.9F). APPROXIMATELY 18 CASES OF CHICKEN(774LBS),12-LBS OF RED RICE AT 47.F, CAJUN RICE- 48F AND 3-LBS OF COLE SLAW-48.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PIC DISCARDED APPROX 789 LBS AT COST OF APPROX $ 840.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED THE (PIC) TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 MICE RODENT DROPPINGS,9 LIVE FLIES,( LARGE/SMALL GNATS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BUS PANS, SCOOPS, TONGS, BOWLS,ETC. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F- 48.F . INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIOITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CLOTH ON REAR PREP TABLE NOT INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING AND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ( DEEP FRYERS, OVENS,MICROWAVES,SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES COUNTERS,SINKS,HOT HOLDING,ETC)OF DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO SERVICED TO MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENTS, WALLS. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,ETC BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, PALLET,PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ,WALLS, CEILINGS.OBSERVED NO DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
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Feb 26, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, POP MACHINES, SURFACES UNDER HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Feb 13, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, POP MACHINES, SURFACES UNDER HOLDING. UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND DRAIN INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 2, 2018
License
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE EQUIPMENT UNDER CUP HOLDERS IN SERVING AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT UNDER POP MACHINE IN DRIVE THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP THROUGH FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROD OUT DRAIN LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, CUP HOLDERS, POP MACHINES, SURFACES UNDER HOLDING. UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND DRAIN INSIDE UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's.
Has Popeye's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeye's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Popeye's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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