Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
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Score
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2011. Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCEDHULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT COLESLAW COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Apr 24, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DBBRI BUILDUP INSIDE AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER ( DR PEPPER) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILF
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Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 23, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Mar 24, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Mar 3, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Mar 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
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Mar 21, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID IS DAMAGED WITH HOLE AROUND 3" DIAMETER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTAINER COVER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-20(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/22/2018 REPORT #2213330.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE IS ON PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS
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Aug 22, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100.0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: 2-401.11(A)- OBSERVED SMOOTHIE AND OTHER DRINKS THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DRINKING IN THE SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRINK,EAT WHILE WORKING SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH TOILET TISSUE PAPER ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOT WATER DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS, PURSES, ETC.)STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
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Apr 1, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 25, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD AND WORK IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE GLOVES ARE PUT ON AND AT ANY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PLACED NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STOP USING ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES). INFORMED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MIRIAM VALDEZ ARRIVED AT 11:05AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE CHICKEN STATION AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TWO NORTH FRYERS(UNUSED) TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY OIL INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
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Dec 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER OR GRATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR DRAIN. FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS UNDER CHICKEN WARMER NOT SHATTER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Jan 9, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 24, 2013
Complaint
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: NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE FRONT, REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE 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 FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 19, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGGS AND IN THE REAR AREA BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL TRIMMING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER /PREP TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES AND CARDBOARDS) ON THE FLOOR GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EAST WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six 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 four 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.
How often is Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits is inspected around two times per year on average.
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