Popeyes Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jun 18, 2015
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Score
Popeyes Fried Chicken appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 18, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Popeyes Fried Chicken's record stops at Jun 18, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...... ALSO NOTED SHELVES WHERE BAGS OF FLOUR IS STORED LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS AND SOME CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MINIMUM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER
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Oct 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BISCUIT COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM AROUND CONDENSER UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIRING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 13, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR & AROUND THE CONDENSER, MUST ADDRESS.
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Oct 25, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE THE 3-COMP SINK QUATS SANITIZER, MUST PROVIDE. WALK-IN FREEZER HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR & AROUND THE CONDENSER, MUST ADDRESS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER & AROUND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY THE GREASE TRAP & FRYERS MUST BE FIXED. FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT & ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE 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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RESTROOM. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
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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 CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS, WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME 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 UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BATHROOM AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.
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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. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON SIDE OF TOILET BOWL.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR COURTYARD AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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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. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Fried Chicken on file is from Jun 18, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popeyes Fried Chicken.
Has Popeyes Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popeyes Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes 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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