Popeyes Chicken

156 N Wabash Ave Fl 1, Chicago, IL 60601
American
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Popeyes Chicken 17 times, with records going back to 2019. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Popeyes Chicken on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: : 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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Apr 14, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633725 4/8/26 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
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Nov 19, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 13, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.9-90.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 1LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. OBSERVED FRONT DUMPSTER LID LIFTED UPWARDS CAUSING LARGE OPENING AND OBSERVED OPENING AT REAR OF MIDDLE LID. OPENINGS ON LIDS CAUSE LIDS TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING AND ALLOW INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON SAID DUMPSTER. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, TRASH AND CARDBOARD PUSHED DOWN INTO DUMPSTER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION REAR LID OF DUMPSTER WAS CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DERBIS FROM FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR AND RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE CORNER OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR GARBAGE INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
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Aug 16, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hot running water at both prep area hand wash sinks, water temp @73f-75f, Instructed to provide no less 100f water temp at hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Found about 20 live fruit flies in rear dish room and dry food storage room, Instructed to eliminate insects in affected area, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: hot water handle at rear hand wash sink in poor repair, stripped thread on knob, bottom drain of three comp sink is leaking by the stopper turn arm, instructed to to repair and maintain plumbing.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FLOUR DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 20, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Previous core violation corrected
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TP SEPARATE.
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Oct 29, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALS, DRY FOOD, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F WITH FROZEN FRENCH FRIES (40F) AND FRIED SHRIMP (40F) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN ANOTHER COOLING UNIT, AND DISCONTINUE USING SAID COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ON BOXES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BREAD 6" OFF FLOOR, AND RECOMMENDED NOT STORING BREAD IN DISHWASHING AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DISH, FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN TOILET/STORAGE ROOM FOR STAFF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CONTAINERS OF CAJUN RICE RANGING BETWEEN 65F- 74F. FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CAJUN RICE WAS LABELED WITH THE PREPARED DATE/TIME AS 11/5/19 AT 5:00PM AND USE BY 11/8/19 AT 5:00PM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ON DUTY OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER UTILIZE SINGLE-USE DELI PAPER TO GRAB BISCUIT AND PLACE INSIDE CUSTOMER'S BAG. MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SINGLE-USE PAPER CAN BE UTILIZED TO GRAB FOOD ITEMS BUT CAN NOT BE THEN PLACED INSIDE OF CUSTOMERS BAG. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT FOOD RETRIEVAL PROCESS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Apr 10, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DUE TO RECENT CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO OPENING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE TWO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken.

Has Popeyes Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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.

How often is Popeyes Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.