Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2013
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Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express has been inspected seven times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express's record stops at Mar 12, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAITANIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 17, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, RICE, MASHED POTATOES, NACHO CHEESE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CFFM FAROOK H. THALI ARRIVED ON THE PREMISES AT 11:13AM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT FITTINGS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTEED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING WATER AT FITTINGS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DEEP GROOVES AND DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES UNDER TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE WITH GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. GREASE AND DIRT NOTED ON FLOOR AND CORNERS UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTEED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK FOR FRONT PREP/SERVICE LINE.
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Jan 27, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Jan 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER FRONT PREP TABLE, STANDING WATER UNDER ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MOP SINK NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jul 7, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food debris on prep area shelves, slight lime build up inside ice machine and prep table tops with food build up. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Observed food/dust build up on floor under and around shelf racks at rear storage. Must detail clean floor under and around all equipment and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express on file is from Mar 12, 2013. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express.
Has Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits and Steak Express — Popeye's / Steak Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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