Popeyes
Last inspected: May 6, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Popeyes 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Popeyes is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 6, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY ONLY HAD A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH DISINFACTANT. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Sep 11, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM CENTER OF EAST ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 28, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PUDDLE OF WATER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT SINKS RANGING FROM 73-84.0F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. HOT WATER RESTORED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/6/2022, REPORT #2560333. #58-FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MINERAL BUILD UP INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Jul 6, 2022
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE LEFT SIDE WASHROOM HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY FLOUR AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOORING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WARPED; THE METAL IS BROKEN AND COMING UP FROM OFF THE FLOOR TOWARDS REAR OF WALK-IN. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Aug 4, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 2, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TILES IN CENTRAL WALKWAY AREA WITH CRACKS AND MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL TILES IN CENTRAL WALKWAY AREA WITH CRACKS AND MISSING GROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE, THAT ARE ABLE TO ACCURATELY TEST THE SANITIZER (QUATS) BEING USED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY OBTAINING THE PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM THE FACILITY NEXT DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112: MUST PROVIDE WORKING TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS, AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(B): MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR INSTALL IF THERE IS NONE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A): OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP AND 1 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED SOME OF THE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sin kin kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving by front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damage ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink faucet in front prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in freezer door gasket in state of disrepair/broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk n cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning. Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep areas by breading station, 3 compartment sink area, ice machine area and by prep tables, need re-grouting, floors under storage shelving in storage area not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles above deep fryer area, and walls not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield that was damaged above steam table area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER, WATER READING(77'F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER CALLED MAINTENANCE MAN FOR REPAIRS, HOT WATER NOW RESTORED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOW READING 110'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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May 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME HEAT LIGHTS OUT ABOVE HOT HOLDING CHICKEN BIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OFFENSIVE SEWER GAS ODORS IN LADIES BATHROOM, AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Aug 11, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE UNUSED 1 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRYERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KNOZZLES AT CUSTOMER FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REGROUTING IS NEEDED IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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May 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT HAVE SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN ATTACHED SHELVINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,UPPER PANEL OF CUSTOMER ICE MAKER IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: RELACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.
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Sep 5, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER REAR KITCHEN,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COOKING FRYERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND POP STATION IN KITCHEN AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS TO BE PROPERLY STORED,
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. METAL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTING. INSTRUCTING MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS CLEANING.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shatter-proof or shielded in chicken hot holding area. Instructed to shields over bulbs or provided documentation bulbs are shatter-proof.
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Sep 29, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RE CAULK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA AND IN FRONT DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Jan 20, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED 2 OF THE 3 STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 1 COMP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED SOME BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.---- MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 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 one violation 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 two times per year on average.
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