Popeyes Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2023
86
Score
Across the available record, Popeyes Chicken has 24 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 11, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Popeyes Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeyes Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Sep 29, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYERS AND FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REGROUTING IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Mar 28, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS IN SELF-SERVICE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT, WATER ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK, SPILLS ON WALLS BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Mar 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 12, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Sep 14, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 *NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND KIT TO HANDLE SUCH AN EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 *NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP AND THE SHELF INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BLOODY LIQUID SPILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 FOUND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REGROUT FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS COMPLETED.
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Nov 20, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 13, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT EXTEND TO 1ST OR 3RD BASIN OF SINK. INSTALL FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EACH BASIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LID ON FLOUR BIN IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT LEVEL. NEED TO RE-GROUT ALL SECTIONS WHERE WATER AND FOOD SETTLE IN BETWEEN THE TILES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPEN AREA OF WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE'S LOCKERS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION(DIRT, DUST). MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PROTECT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/17/16 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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May 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BISCUIT COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR PREP FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE TABLE PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL.
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Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 25, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 124.1F AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATUYES RANGING FROM 109.1-120F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRICITAL. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. (COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE WITH VOID). INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/8/14 REPORT 1307529 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. GROUT MISSING THROUGH OUT AROUND FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Jul 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 140.6F CHICKEN 37.5F SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) ON SITE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO LIVE ANTS NOTED IN REAR BY BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR LOOSE, NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE (RICE, BEANS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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May 3, 2011
Routine
5 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, ETC
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, LITTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, NEAR REAR DOOR, ETC. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Jan 5, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS
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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 MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPLACE/REPAIR LOOSE THRESHOLD UNDER WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, FRYERS (GREASE SPILLS) AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS). REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOORS ALONG SOUTH WALL NEAR OFFICE, BETWEEN LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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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. REPLACE DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY SINK AND IN ALL AREAS.
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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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, LITTER, ETC NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken on file is from Aug 11, 2023. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken.
Has Popeyes Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes Chicken 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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