Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2020
78
Score
Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits has been inspected 10 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits dates to Jun 10, 2020.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEAR FRYERS AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER CABINET IN DINING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY AREA.
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Nov 6, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND OBTAIN A CLEAN UP KIT FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVER/LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD, DIRT, DERIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Aug 3, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN DOWN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE CARBON DIOXIDE TANK WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
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Jun 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR GROUT WORN DOWN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE CARBON DIOXIDE TANK WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
38
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May 13, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AROUND AND UNDER SINKS IN REAR PREP.
34
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Nov 25, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON OFFICE COUNTER AT FRONT, ACROSS FROM DOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.
34
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Sep 25, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN HEATING ELEMENT ON HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE REAR EXTERIOR SECTIONS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP WATER PUDDLES OFF FLOORS IN REAR. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Dec 5, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UPPER HEATING ELEMENT SECTION OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS IN WALL COVE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL TRIM BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 11, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UPPER HEATING ELEMENT SECTION OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS IN WALL COVE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL TRIM BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR UPPER HEATING ELEMENT SECTION OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOOR DRY BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS IN WALL COVE BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN WALL TRIM BY EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
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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 Jun 10, 2020. The public record contains 10 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 five 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?
No. Recent inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken — Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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