Popeye's Chicken
Last inspected: May 23, 2022
90
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Popeye's Chicken, the earliest from 2015. On May 23, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Popeye's Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 23, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Popeye's Chicken is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED BEHIND THE MAIN SERVICE LINE. ALSO OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING FRYERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 14, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF SODA BOTTLE CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 6/30 2020 REPORT # 2382447 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #10 NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. ALSO OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION #60 FROM 8/12/2019 REPORT #2304523 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS . VIOLATION # 39 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION # 57 NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION UPGRADED TO PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF SODA BOTTLE CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 30, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 8/12/2019 REPORT #2304523 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION # 39 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. VIOLATION # 57 NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF SODA BOTTLE CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA AND COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES AND AROUND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERALLY DAMAGED DOOR FRAME ON LEFT SIDE ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OFFICE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS .INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE . MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 10 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT INSIDE COOLING UNIT
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Aug 12, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/ INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK LOCATED CLOSE TO THE DRAINBOARD FOR CLEAN DISHES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC LID FOR THE BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES (STANDING WATER IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES)IN THE REAR DISHWASING AREA, AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BISCUITS BAKING OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SPECIFICATION OF THE OVEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOFED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOFED OF ALLERGEN TRAINIG CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 24, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BISCUIT BAKING OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.----LEAK FROM PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FAUCET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.6F TO 137.7. ALL DISCARDED MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2069583 ON 7-7-17 #33-NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.#34- NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN DEEP FRYER AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISE...INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.#38- NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY METAL AND PLASTIC RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER SINK. MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILE AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN FREEZER, UNDER ALL SINKS ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST 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: CHIPPING, PEELING AND MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BURNED OUT HEAT LAMP BULBS INSIDE THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BISCUIT BAKING OVEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.----LEAK FROM PIPING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE INTO A BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.----MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT OFFICE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DEEP FRYER AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISE...INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPPING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION REPORT NOT #1977076 DATED 12/13/2016 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARIES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVE COOLER WITH BISCUITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR COOKING AREA UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE MOB SINK....MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS AND BROKEN TILES ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS AND CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED BY LARGE MACHINE USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN. MUST REMOVE MACHINE AND STORE IT SOMEWHERE ELSE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1933205 DATED 6/21/16 :#32 OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER, ON CONDENSER, AND ON FLOOR. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. # 34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING FROM REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. #45 MUST HAVE PROOF OF IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAULK AROUND MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. RECAULK AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT SHEILDED. OBSERVVED LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD MISSING IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER, ON CONDENSER, AND ON FLOOR. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COOKING LINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED REACH IN 2 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD CRUMBS, OBSERVED TOP OF OVEN UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAND 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 CEILING TILES MISSING FROM REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THERE IS ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST SUPPLY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter had exposed raw wood, broken wallboard, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment 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, walk in freezer and prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen area by prep table and ice machine area, need re-grouting.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing cove molding in rear kitchen areas, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide exposed hand sink in dish washing area by 3 compartment sink, per city of Chicago code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Chicken on file is from May 23, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Chicken.
Has Popeye's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's 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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