Popeye's Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2020
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Going back to 2010, Popeye's Fried Chicken has 15 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2020. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Popeye's Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 4, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 22, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Oct 4, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS (FLOUR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE FRYERS AND THE CHICKEN PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. MUST ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 22, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Apr 1, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DIRT BUILDUP IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 18, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP BEHIND ICE CHUTE ON DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH DIRT BUILDUP IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALL TO WALL AND CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP IN DRIVE THROUGH ICE BIN RESTING ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SEPERATE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLEANING RAGS LEFT OUT OF CLEANING SOLUTION BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED THAT RAGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEANING SOLUTION.
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Dec 6, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR IN PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT
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Oct 24, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Jan 28, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AREA (ICE SPOUT)OF COCA COLA ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHRROM FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE.MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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 EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS, AND CLEAN INTERIOR COOLERS STORAGE SHELVES
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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 UNDER AND AROUND THE FRYER/CHICKEN PREP AREA
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Sep 10, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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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 AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE SPILLS/GREASE AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 22, 2020. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Fried Chicken?
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.
Has Popeye's Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeye's Fried Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Fried Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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