Popeyes Chicken
Last inspected: May 9, 2016
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Score
Popeyes Chicken has been inspected 15 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 9, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Popeyes Chicken is from May 9, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 9, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLERS WAHING HIS HANDS IN THE SOAPY GREASY WATER IN THE WASH TUB OF 3-COMP SINK AND DRYING HANDS IN A SOILED CLOTH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND SINK USING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND BREADING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES ABOVE FRYERS, 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 NOT CLEAN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED MASHED POTATOES, RICE AND BEANS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR NO CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND MISSING SECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 9, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR BASEMENT AREA WHERE THERE IS FIRE DEBRI ASHES MIXED WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DRY FLOORS AT THE COOKING AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOUND WATER PUDDLES LEFT AFTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM WAS SET-OFF.
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May 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD AT DUST FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS UNDER STORAGE RACKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL TRIM UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM AT THE FIRST STALL CLOSEST TO THE TOILET SEAT BASE AND SEAL OPENINGS AT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS BASES AT THE 3COMP.
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Nov 28, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON/IN THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERTAURES, TEMPS. RANGED FROM 57.3F-59.1F. ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED A COMBINED APPROX. WEIGHT OF 34LBS. VALUED AT $69.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND A TOTAL OF 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Apr 11, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK
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Sep 26, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND WALK-IN COOLER WALLS 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHTS.
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Mar 30, 2011
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CONDENSATION ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR .
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Mar 17, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Mar 10, 2010
Complaint
4 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND A BOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND COOLERS, ALSO IN COMMON CORRIDORS IN THE BACK RECEIVING AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENT'S ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED
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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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CEILING ABOVE 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 4COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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 May 9, 2016. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six 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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