Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits 28 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHOND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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95
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNS STATING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO WORK. SIGNS PROVIDED AND INSTRUCTED TO POST IN RESTROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 11, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2577617 DATED 6/21/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LID FROM TRASH CAN INSIDE UNISEX CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN.
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Jun 21, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK WHEN SINK IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLESLAW HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 52 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 9 POUNDS OF COLESLAW ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE DINING ROOM, NEAR THE UTILITY SINK, AND AROUND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY REPORT. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PRINTED FOR MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 HAND-WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO EVERY HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NEAR DISH AREA WITH HEAVY LEAK WHEN SINK IS RUN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Sep 20, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES , ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO OBSERVED VENT COVER IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AAWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAITON CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Sep 12, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIFTEEN LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FRUIT FLIES , CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES , ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDSINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO OBSERVED VENT COVER IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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May 12, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS FIRED CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2454127 DATED 11/2/2020: #57 "OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN WINDOW AT REAR EXTERIOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Nov 2, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 156.2F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES THAT TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE RIGHT SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Jul 24, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION BUT KIT MISSING MOP HEAD AND FACE PROTECTION MASK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED ,REPORT #2288820 FROM 5/14/2019 STATES:OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2241189, DATE: 12/06/18, VIOLATION # 51, NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER AND TEE BREWER .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER TEE BREWER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOWER AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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70
May 14, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NEW INSTALLED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPLIED . MISSING SOAP FOR HAND WASHING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS NOT COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2241189, DATE: 12/06/18, VIOLATION # 51, NOT CORRECTED.OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER AND TEE BREWER .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER TEE BREWER . . . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LAST SUMMERY REPORT IS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION BUT KIT MISSING MOP HEAD AND FACE PROTECTION MASK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MAN BATHROOM TOILET FIXTURES ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOWER AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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50
Dec 17, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE ONE WITH HOT AND COLD RUINING WATER AND ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND PROPER SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER AND TEE BREWER .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER TEE BREWER .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT GROUTING ON FLOOR TILES IN WARE WASHING AREA IS DAMAGED AND MISSING WITH LOTS OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD RESIDUE.MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTED. REPAIR OR REPLACE ONE DAMAGED. OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN .
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 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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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THERE IS NO HAND WASHING SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE ONE WITH HOT AND COLD RUINING WATER AND ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND PROPER SIGNAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES (MORE THAN 20) IN FOOD PREP AREAS HALLWAYS BAY BATHROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEST HARBORAGE, DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ,CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE THRASH CONTAINERS HAVE BROKEN LIDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CONTAINER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(B).CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT BOXED AND PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED UNDER PEST CONTROL LAMP.MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER DEVICE AND STORED IT IN FOOD SAFE PLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IS RUSTED. REPAIR OR REPLACE ONE DAMAGED. OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SEAL ON REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CLEAN .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ABOVE FOOD SERVICE AREA IS COVERED WITH DUST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER AND TEE BREWER .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE OVER SODA DISPENSER TEE BREWER .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT GROUTING ON FLOOR TILES IN WARE WASHING AREA IS DAMAGED AND MISSING WITH LOTS OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD RESIDUE.MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAINED CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LIGHTS IN BACK STORAGE AREA ARE NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACED OR REPAIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND WORKS IN CATEGORY ONE RESTAURANTS MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 UNDERNEATH FRYERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Oct 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors under and around equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jan 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT HOLDS SAUCES AND SANDWICH TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER SURFACES AT THE RAW CHICKEN MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GREYISH SLIME AND A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE BY THE DISH AREA AND ON THE DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE ATTACHED TO THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN REFRIGERATION GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT HOLDS SAUCES AND SANDWICH TOPPINGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER SURFACES AT THE RAW CHICKEN MIXING STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND SIDE OF REACH-IN FREEZER.NO WASTE WATER LINE CONNECTION PROVIDED AT UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE WATER LINE THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN CARDBOARDS WITH FOOD DEBRIS,OIL STAINS USED ON SHELF BY THE RAW CHICKEN MIXING STATION INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE WEST SIDE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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86
Oct 3, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTEDMANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL NOT MAINTAINED, COMPLETELY CLOGGED. DISHWASHER CANNOT WASH HANDS AT SAID EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DISHWASHER(S) MUST WASH HANDS AT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS LOCATED 15 FT AWAY IN SAME ROOM. DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE REPAIRED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/03/14). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND NOTICE BY CDPH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. ISNTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Jan 22, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PREP WALLS BY STEAMTABLE, 5 ON CEILING TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND 3 BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA BEHIND FLOUR CONTAINER(ADJACENT TO CHICKEN PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.
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86
Jan 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND IN REAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 4, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced/repired.
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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 not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing (nozzles) not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks, and by rear exit door not clean, 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: Walls in rear prep area by ice machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area need cleaning, gap on wall in rear entrance area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen areas, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 2, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged caulk around exposed hand sink in rear prep area shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving 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 walk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area need re-grouting.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged light shield in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Damaged caulk between 3 compartment sink and prep table in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning, prep tables lower shelving need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in walk in cooler, prep areas need regrouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Walls in prep areas need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas, rear storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.
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Dec 7, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits.
Has Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits 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 Chicken and Biscuits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits is inspected around two times per year on average.
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