Popeye's Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2020
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Score
Going back to 2011, Popeye's Chicken has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 28, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Popeye's Chicken is from Feb 28, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cooling methods used”, which has been cited 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeye's Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: THE THREE DOOR COOLER IS STILL TAGGED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED TO REMOVE THE TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS NOT USING THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT THIS TIME, UNPLUGGED NOT REPAIRED, INSTRUCTED THE 2 DOOR COOLER IS STILL TAGGED, WHEN REPAIRED CONTACT CDPH TO REMOVE TAG. PRIORITY ,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBVSERVED DIRTY AND SAGGING CEILING PANELS IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F AND A PREP COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 41F OR LOWER. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR INSPECTION BEFORE CONTINUING USE. SEE COMMENTS FOR CONTACT INFO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLDING CHICKEN,COLESLAW IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, AND TCS BATTER AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: 51.8F, 47.8, 48.1, AND 52.3. CHICKEN ON PREP COUNTER HAD STRANGE, ODD ODOR. MANAGEMENT DISPOSED AND DENATURED OUT OF TEMP PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY. PER MANAGEMENT IT WAS 500 POUNDS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $760. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBVSERVED DIRTY AND SAGGING CEILING PANELS IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11(A) NO HANDWASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) DOORS GASKETS OF CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR, WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOATE SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) MISSING SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 14, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR THREE DOOR COOLER AT 60*F AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD PRODUCT 40*F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EGG WASH FOR THE CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE 52*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO DENATURED, AND DISPOSE OF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 1COMP SINK W/ SPRAYER AT DISHWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN, SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SPEAYER BROKEN(TOWEL AROUND NOZZLE/LEAKING) IN REAR AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Aug 3, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR CHICKEN PREP STATION,AND EGG WASH STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE EGG WASH STATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR FRAINS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CAULK AROUND THE REAR WALL AT THE CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE CAULK. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP.DISH AREA.
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Jan 19, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, WITH ICE BUILD UP,AND DRIPPING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 DOOR 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 THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FREEZER HAS ICE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Jun 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 21, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. REPAIR SAME.
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Dec 14, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING, ON BOXES AND ON CEILING. OBSERVED APPX 3 SMALL LIVE FLIES NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW ON CEILING. ADVISED CONTACT PEST CONTROL, REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN ALL SHELVES,CEILING AND FLOORS AROUND DRY STORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, ETC.) CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS - 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAUKING, WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. ADVISED REPAIR AND REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WALKIN FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. REPAIR SAME.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSOR LEAKING AT CHICKEN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. ICE SCOOP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN FRONT OF CHICKEN PREP COOLER CAUSING SOME STANDING WATER. INSTD TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES. FLOOR UNDER DRIVE THRU BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR NEXT TO SHORTENING BOXES. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 3, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIMEY RESIDUE ON ICE DISPENSER FOR SODA STATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER. OBSERVED STICKY RESIDUE ON SODA NOZZLES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISH AREA UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. 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 BLACK MILDEWY SEAL BETWEEN WALL AND DISH WASHING AREA. RESEAL JUNCTION BETWEEN WALL AND DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN IT IN A CLEAN SANITARY CONDITION.
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Jun 2, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHICKEN PREP AREA TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER FRONT DOOR WAY FLOOR, ANF UNDER FRONT HAND SINK, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOLING WATER FROM THE RAIN IN THE FRONT DOOR WAY COMMING FROM THE CEILING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING.OBSERVED THE WALL AROUND THE FRYERS AND ABOVE THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOTHES HOLDING WATER IN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NO SINK STOPPERS), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 6, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH PREP LINE, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AND ALL ATTACHED DRAIN LINES UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SMALL UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME OR REMOVE
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Sep 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH PREP LINE, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AND ALL ATTACHED DRAIN LINES UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE STATION NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SMALL UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME OR REMOVE.
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Dec 19, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE OVENS, FRYERS HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WERE HAT, CAP OR HAIR NETS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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Oct 5, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, POP MACHINE AND NOZZLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR AREA BY THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
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Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF PREMISES (APPROX 10). INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. REPLACE MISSING GROUT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CAUSING STANDING WATER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND BISCUIT OVEN NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. PIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO PROPERY EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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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 Feb 28, 2020. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 11 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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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