Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2020
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2020. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 30, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Jun 24, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKY PIPE UNDER SINK). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 30, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEM IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLCY PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH FROM PERSON IN CHARGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 11, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP IN PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE STORED IN ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND RICE DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE LAYING INSIDE RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE DISPENSING UTENSILS ABOVE FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS FLOUR, WATER, FOOD DEBRIS N FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
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May 15, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON COILS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORAGE, PREP, DISHWASHING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN DOWN CAUSING PONDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP. 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: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BEVERAGE STATION AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRONT PREP AREA HAVE DEBRIS INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET IN BISCUIT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS AT SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AND AT REGISTER AT DRIVE-THRU,DUST BUILD UP ON OVER HEAD WIRES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FRONT SODA MACHINE & UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Feb 18, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Nov 21, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DOOR PANEL TO BISCUIT COOLER AND THE REAR EXTERIOR PARTS BEHIND DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FINISH PAINTING WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. SEAL UP OPENING IN WALL UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER BY DOOR LEADING OUT TO DINING AREA. SEAL OPENING AROUND POP LINES IN WALL BY ICE MACHINE.
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Jun 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN REAR MOP SINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Sep 16, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER UNDER COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL/DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND & UNDER 3 COMP SINK. HOLE IN WALL AT ELECTRICAL ROOM. CEILING TILE AT ELECTRICAL ROOM REATTACH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN ELECTRICAL AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Jun 9, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER UNDER COMPRESSOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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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. CLEAN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE.
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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 FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL/DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND & UNDER 3 COMP SINK. HOLE IN WALL AT ELECTRICAL ROOM. CEILING TILE AT ELECTRICAL ROOM REATTACH.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN ELECTRICAL AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Dec 9, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME SMALL HOLES IN REAR WALL REMAIN. SEAL SAME.
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN STORAGE AREAS AND ON WALLS. (over 30). INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY UTILIY SINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN REAR. SEAL SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits on file is from Jul 30, 2020. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits.
Has Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits 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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