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Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
American
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2018
95
Score
Low Risk

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits has been inspected 10 times since 2011. On Jan 2, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits is from Jan 2, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 2, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES AND IN COOKING AREA; CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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95
Jun 26, 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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
35
90
Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(MIDDLE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
90
Sep 1, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
30
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
90
Aug 21, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE DISPENSER ON POP MACHINE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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95
Jun 27, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AND DEBRIS UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
34
95
Feb 9, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (COOKED RED RICE AND COOKED WHITE RICE) FOOD MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 67.8F,66.7F. APPROX 4 LBS COST $45.00. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. MUST MAINTAINED COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
3
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET IN REAR. MUST REMOVE WATER AFTER USE AND PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.
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90
Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS CLEANING. 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.OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
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.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Jan 2, 2018. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits.

Has Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popeye's Chicken & 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.

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