Popeyes

6321 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
American
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 15 inspections at Popeyes, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK (AT WALL BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIOAN WORKING CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTER.
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Aug 8, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL DAMAGED NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK (AT WALL BASE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIOAN WORKING CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTER.
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78
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2603021 DATED ON 09/18/24 NOT CORRECTED-#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK (BY FRYERS) HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH SINK.
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Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Sep 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-2024,REPORT#2601911 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TODAY EXTREMELY LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT COOKING/FRYING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.
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70
Sep 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-2024,REPORT#2601911 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TODAY EXTREMELY LOOSE HOT WATER HANDLE AT COOKING/FRYING AREA. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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70
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT. #53) 5-501.17: A COVER IS NEEDED AT THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 HOUSE FLIES ON SITE:REAR PREP,STORAGE AND RAW PREP CHICKEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE AT MENTIONED AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. TWO OF THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION (UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER). THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED, WHICH WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH SPLATTERED FOOD.ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 29, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Jan 24, 2024
Reinspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. OWNER REPORTED ON PREMISES WITH DOCUMENTS OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. OWNER REPORTED ON PREMISES WITH DOCUMENTS OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED AT PARKING LOT WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. BOTH LIDS OF EACH END NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-24,REPORT # 2588140.FOUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, WOOD PANELS,EMPTY BOXES AND VENT PIPE. OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL. OBSERVED RAT DROPPING ON TOP WOOD SHEET IN FRONT OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN UP AND REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED, ALSO TO CALL COMPANY TO REMOVE OIL CONTAINER IF NO LONGER NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED. STILL TODAY OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NOT CLEANED. WE OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL AND DEAD RAT HANGING FROM CART. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Jan 17, 2024
Complaint
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED UNDER THE LAMP AT FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 126.4F; 127.2F AND 129F. AT PRESENT TIME FOOD WAS SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW CITATIONS. POUNDS 27, VALUE $63.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED WASTEWATER OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO FLOOR, UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLUMBING VIOLATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 51.3F; RAW MARINATED CHICKEN AT 48.5F. PRE-PACKAGED DICED CABBAGE AT TEMP OF 54F. CHEDDAR CHEESE 48.4F, RICE 49.5F FOODS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 900, VALUE $2300. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP 50F TO 53.6F, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AT AIR TEMP OF 55F. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. WALK-IN FREEZER 0F AND BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. REPAIRMEN ARRIVED ON SITE AND WERE ABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS. COOLER TMEPERATURE 39.8, FREEZER TEMP 16.0F BY 3PM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 0PPM. BAG OF SOLUTION ALMOST EMPTY AND NOT INSTALLED AT WALL PUMP THAT DISPENSE SANITIZING SOLUTION. UTENISL BEING WASHED AND RINSED ONLY, NOT SANITIZED. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PROVIDING NEW BAG OF SANITIZER SOLUTION AND INSTALL IT TO SAID PUMP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, WOOD PANELS,EMPTY BOXES AND VENT PIPE. OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL. OBSERVED RAT DROOPING ON TOP WOOD SHEET IN FRONT OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN UP AND REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED, ALSO TO CALL COMPANY TO REMOVE OIL CONTAINER IF NO LONGER NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. LEVER UNDER WASH COMPARTMETN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. SMALL LEAK AT SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR. REPAIR ALL LEAK ISSUES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALLL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTA WALL.
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Dec 14, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F - 68F IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS--ALSO NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENTS' SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 110F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. THE MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER, AND THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALL HAND SINKS NOW REACH THE PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOW REACHES THE PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, ECT.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS ---ALSO OBSERVED SLIMY BLACK CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CAULKING AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED INSIDE WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. RESTORE THE AREA UNDER THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR. THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY. OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED FLOOR IN MAIN COOLING AREA AND MAIN WAREWAHING AREA WITH GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FACILITY, AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Aug 29, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGIANL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-020 (A)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BETWEEN USES. STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER TO PREVENT HAND CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. RESTORE AREA UNDER WALK IN FREEZER DOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR CHICKEN FRYING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING TOILET SEAT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING CHICKEN FRYING AREA REAPIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAKE SURE SINK IS PROPERLY REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN MAIN COOLING AREA AND IN MAIN WAREWAHING AREA WITH GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE IN REAR OF FACILITY REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NEEDED FOR FACILTY AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2576021 DATED 5/8/23 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF AND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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May 17, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT FOUND.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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May 8, 2023
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN, COLE SLAW,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSTALLED BY 5-9-23.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.MUST PROVIDE. BULK FOOD LABELED BY 5-9-23.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT FOUND.MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.

Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeyes 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around six times per year on average.