Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 34 inspections at Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad stretching back to 2010. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “approved thawing methods used”, showing up 14 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using paper cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
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95
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Wire rack shelves installed above open food station with possibility of object falling through shelves onto food, instructed to install a barrier.
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90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE ICE MACHINE'S SIDE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN BAGS OF BEANS IN TWO-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SCRATCH ARM WITH BARE HANDS TOUCH HAT AND THEN PROCEED TO PUT ON GLOVES AND FRY CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 46F, LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING BATTER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS (200LBS CHICKEN $400) . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FRYER UNITS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INSIDE OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER FILLED WITH DRIED BATTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SURFACES HEAVILY SOILED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR, HAND SINK IN REAR, AND DOOR (AND DOOR HANDLE) OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE 3RD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 7, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE 3RD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FRYER UNITS IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SURFACES HEAVILY SOILED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR, HAND SINK IN REAR, AND DOOR (AND DOOR HANDLE) OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED TO THAW FROZEN UNCOOKED CHICKEN. OBSERED CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN PLASTIC BAGS). INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUID UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES INSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH BASIN FILLED WITH WASH SOLUTION. NOTED RINSE AND SANITIZER BASIN FILLED WITH PACKAGED BEANS AND PACKAGED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASH BASIN SOLUTION. WHEN UTILIZING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS A PREPARATION SINK NO OTHER COMPARTMENTS SHOULD BE FILLED WITH ANY SOLUTION.
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Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY FROM 11/2/21. (SUMMARY PARTIALLY POSTED FROM 7/24/21.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT, UNOBSTRUCTED, IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUID UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES INSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 4TH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.
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Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 50.2F- 70.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (OR AT 135F OR HIGHER WHEN IN HOT HOLDING). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED CHICKEN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LACK OF HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ HANDSINK @ 83.4F AND @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 84.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HAND SINK, AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER TO SUSTAIN USAGE. ENGINEERING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. HOT WATER @ HANDSINK @ 109F AND 124F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER REPAIRS MADE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2521894, DATED 6/24/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #49 NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. $55 6-201.16 NOTED PEELING PLASTIC FROM METAL WALL PANELS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 6-50101.11 NOTED WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK DAMAGED AND WITH BLACK AND ORANGE DISCOLORATION/ FILM -LIKE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE BUILDUP AND REPAIR WALL. MUST MAINTAIN. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED TO THAW FROZEN UNCOOKED CHICKEN. OBSERED CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN PLASTIC BAGS). INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. DENATURED CHICKEN DISCARDED. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUID UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES INSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SURFACES HEAVILY SOILED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR, HAND SINK IN REAR, AND DOOR (AND DOOR HANDLE) OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 4TH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC FROM METAL WALL PANELS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS SURROUNDING 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK DAMAGED AND WITH BLACK AND ORANGE DISCOLORATION/ FILM -LIKE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE BUILDUP AND REPAIR WALL. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE @ HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 (c). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PIECES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND BOTH FREEZERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS THE HALL. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ALSO IN BOTH DRY STORAGE ROOMS ACROSS THE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP, AND BOTH FREEZERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ACROSS THE HALL. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, ALSO IN BOTH DRY STORAGE ROOMS ACROSS THE HALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING VENTS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ATTIC AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AREA IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBOARGE AND TO ASSIST WITH ROUTE INSPECTION OF SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FLOUR AND DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 10, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED UNDER HEAT LAMP, ON POPEY?S CHICKEN SIDE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 119F, 40LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN, AT A VALUE OF $54.00 105.6F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS, AT A VALUE OF $22.00 OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON INDIAN SWAAD SIDE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 54.7F, 2LBS COOKED POTATOES, AT A VALUE OF $2.00 78.3F, 5LBS COOKED LAMB RICE, AT A VALUE OF $45.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 52LBS LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF 123.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-PORTIONED CONDIMENTS MANGO, CILANTRO AND PICKLES, FOR SALE TO PUBLIC WITH NO LABELS, LOCATED IN 2 DRAW FRONT COOLER UNIT ON INDIAN SWAAD SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT COVER ABOVE SWING DOOR ENTRANCE OF INDIAN SWAAD SIDE, IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED PLASTIC FILM ON WALL IN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found heavily soiled floors in both hallway storage rooms F901 and F902. Must remove debris and detail clean and sanitize floors. Found damaged or heavily soiled coving in F902. Must repair areas that are damaged, and detail clean all baseboards. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found exposed wood in ceiling of door frame of storage room F902. Also, found gap in ceiling of door frame where pest entry possible. Must seal hole in door frame to prevent pest entry. Also must paint or seal raw wood surface in top of door way. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found excessive dust build up on the 2 ceiling vent covers on the Indian Swaad side of front prep area. Must remove dust, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found uncovered lights in the front prep, directly over chicken hot holding and in the rear hallway storage room, door F902. Must provide lights shields for all lights above dry storage or above food. Must maintain same.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found excessive clutter on the floor in the hallway storage room, door # 901. Must remove unnecessary equipment, and store all items at least 6 inches from the floor to prevent pest harborage and to allow for proper cleaning.
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Nov 8, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED SPINACH, 53 DEGREES; CHEESE, 54 DEGREES, LENTILS, 54 DEGREES; EGGPLANT, 56 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 54 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 80 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $350. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 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: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 2 ROACHES NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROX. 2 ROACHES UNDER THE POPEYES SIDE REGISTER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/DETERIORATING COVING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE LADDER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING. OBSERVED BOXES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM OFF THE MAIN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL WHERE IT MEETS THE CEILING OPPOSITE THE LADDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HOLE.
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May 9, 2016
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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE INDIAN SWAAD SERVICE LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BETTER SECURE LADDER LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN OVENS, THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTAHCED LEGS, WHEELS, CORDS AND HANDLES FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 1, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,15 IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER CLUTTER AND 20 ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ULTRA FRYER SYSTEM USED TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 5 IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS. ALSO NOTED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INSIDE EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467576 ON 01/08/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (30)MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, (31)MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AS NEEDED,(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CABINETS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS,(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,(35)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND (43)MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BETTER SECURE LADDER LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN OVENS, THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTAHCED LEGS, WHEELS, CORDS AND HANDLES FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT THE FILTRATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE ULTRA FRYER SYSTEM USED TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN ALL 4 STORAGE CLOSETS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 8, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CABINETS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jul 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED
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Jul 10, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE VARIOUS LOCATIONS AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. HELD IN HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE: BUTTER CHICKEN AT 77.9F, CHICKEN TIKA AT 111.2F, CHICKEN KORMA AT 121.2F, FRIED CHICKEN AT 122.5F, CORN ON THE COB AT 130.8F, GREEN BEANS AT 126.1F. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 47.4F, SHRIMP RICE AT 46.5F, CHICKEN MARSALA AT 46F. IN REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE AT 48.3F, VEGGIE BIRYANI AT 51.4F, TANDOORI CHICKEN AT 51F, CHICKEN TIKI AT 54.3F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT RE-HEATING FOODS PROPERLY TO 165F OR ABOVE OR USING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. MANAGEMENT STATES ALL PREPARED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ARE COOKED AND COOLED AT ANOTHER OWNED RETAIL FOOD LOCATION AND TRANSPORTED TO THIS LOCATION TO BE RE-HEATED THEN SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO COOL PREPARED FOODS PROPERLY AT OTHER LOCATION, TRANSPORT AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 110 LBS. TO BE WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $400.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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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 HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM. DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON STORED BOXES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE STORAGE AREA FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY RE-HEATED AND PREPARED. MANAGER WAS CALLED ON THE TELEPHONE TO LATER ARRIVE AT THE LOCATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE, 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: CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PEELING PLASTIC ON WALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Oct 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST NOTED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS, ICE MACHINE AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 19, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 20, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 12, 2012
Routine
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: 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.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 12 DRAIN FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON CEILING TILE PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 4/19/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUES 7-38-020 H000076810 15 COURT DATE 5/31/2012 AT 1100AM RM 112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHGO,IL.
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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 INTERIOR DOOR AND BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL FRYERS TO BE FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERS FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP AT ALL CORNERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
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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.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED UP SAUCE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ELEVATED DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD SCOOPS FROM 105f WATER AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE AFTER SANITIZING OR STORE HANDLE UP IN THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A PANEL PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL INSIDE THE COOLER FULL OF OLD CHICKEN PARTS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILDUP. THE RACKS IN SAID COOLER ARE CORRRODED AND ALSO FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR AND RACKS AND REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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. Over 30 mouse droppings AND DEAD COCKROACHES were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the 2ND FLOOR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOOD SCOOPS FROM 105f WATER AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE AFTER SANITIZING OR STORE HANDLE UP IN THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.
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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. THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS AND REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE FREEZER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS FILTHY, WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE SCOOP HOLDER.
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Dec 3, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. MUST DE-LIME THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE; CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK & INTERIOR OF FRYERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. MUST KEE THE FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK DRY AT ALL TIMES & MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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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. ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ATTIC STORAGE AREAS, & UNDER CASH REGISTER- MUST BE REMOVED OR GREATLY MINIMIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 20, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Found approx 90 lbs. of raw chicken in boxes stored on walk-in cooler shelves, that had rancid odor, spolied & dried-out. Instructed to preperly dispose of said products immediately.
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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. Front handsink faucets are leaking & not properly maintained. Must replace fix/knobs.
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May 19, 2010
Reinspection
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: 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. Rear door still not rodent proof, also found hole in wall. Premises has no evidence of any control means to eliminate/control rodents inside entire 1st floor establishment. Mgr of pest control company states owner of business refused to allow him to put down any device to control rodents.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Instructed to have drainline repair from 3comp sink so water does not run onto floor.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Interior door of all fryers must be free of grease build-up.
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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. Must seal any holes or openings on walls in storage rooms to prevent pest entry.
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May 17, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Observed employee washing,rinsing equipment at 3-comp sink, by running them under faucet water, without properly setting up for wash,rinse,sanitize.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. Found evidence of mice activity on premises. Noted approx 50 mice droppings on cabinets under front serving line; approx 50 droppings behind equipment under front counters. Must clean /sanitize entire premises & contact P.C.O. Citation issued ( per municipal code/rules & regs). Also noted 2-live mice on a glueboard around soda lines.
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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. Must properly rodent proof the rear door to hallway due to about 2-inches gap at bottom of door. Also found evidence of small/fruit fly activity on walls around 3-comp sink approx 20 found.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Observed the middle, bottom pipe of the 3-comp sink leaking profusely onto the floors.Premises using red bucket to hold up sink. Must fix to prevent pest issues. Citation issued per city code/rules & regs.
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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. Must replace fiberboard shelvings at soda station, under microwave oven, that are in poor repair. Must replace caulking or seal around sink drain boards also in poor repair.
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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 thruout premises especially along wallbases, including the attic area must be kept clean/sanitized. Must clean floors of walk in cooler also.
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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. Must clean walls under 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. Upstairs storage area cluttered, mice droppings found in same.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad.

Has Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

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How often is Popeyes Chicken/Indian Swaad inspected?

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