Popeyes Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2022
70
Score
Popeyes Fried Chicken appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 12, 2022. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 12, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided & accurate”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Popeyes Fried Chicken trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
22
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND MAC N CHEESE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER BY THE CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
70
Dec 14, 2021
Reinspection
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION # 2524029 ON 08/13/21. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
61
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/7/21 INSPECTION REPORT#2524029. #10 HAND WASHING SINK HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
59
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/7/21 INSPECTION REPORT#2524029. #55 FLOOR HAS NOT BEEN REGROUTED THROUGOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
59
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE..
57
52
Dec 7, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/13/2021 INSPECTION#2524029, #55. MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.#55.OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION # 2524029 ON 08/13/21. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
61
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMER NEEDED IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE..
57
47
Aug 25, 2021
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN'S WASHROOM TOILET SLOW FLUSHING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PLUMBER ON SITE FIXED PROBLEM.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
64
Aug 13, 2021
Complaint
7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS, COOKED RICE, FRIED CHICKEN MASHED POTATOES ETC. MUST OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA AND ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/28/21 INSPECTION #2484236 #55. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
60
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 1/28/21. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
61
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR THROUGOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
45
Jan 28, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES AROUND BOTH HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON ALL FANS AND VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56
78
Jan 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, PREP TABLES AND CHICKEN PREP STATION.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE LIGHT THAT IS NOT WORKING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
70
Apr 24, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS/ DISH WASHING AREA.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS ,RICE,GRAVY)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES ,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARDS & SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD DEBRI AND FLOUR FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA & MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR DRIVE THRU,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM NEAR MOP SINK,GAP AT WALL BASE NEAR REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
67
Nov 10, 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 NOT CLEAN AT THE PREO STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FLOUR ON FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
90
May 3, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BIAQUET OVENS, COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE ICE, IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER,AND THE DOOR IS STILL OFFLINE WITH ICE BUILD UP AROUND DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE, AND REPAIR DOOR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN NEED OF REGROUTING, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.ALSOREPLACE REAR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER REAR PREP.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR CEILING TRACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON REAR WALL OVER THE HOT WATER COOKING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TPO REMOVE AND RESEAL.ALSO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES WORKING TODAY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
45
74
Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
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: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020.
18
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
90
Sep 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
95
Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-2-15. INSPECTION # 1464824. VIOLATION. 38. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACESSIBLE TO FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
29
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT BULBS NOT SHATTERPROOF AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
36
90
Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TEA BREWING MACHINE INSTALLED AT DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RELOCATE/REINSTALL TEA BREWING MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOUND BASE COVE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/SEALED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. (GAP BETWEEN BASE COVE AND WALL). FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, BASE COVE MUST BE SEALED/INSTALLED PROPERLY BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACESSIBLE TO FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
45
82
Mar 25, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR, RICE,ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TEA BREWING MACHINE INSTALLED AT DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RELOCATE/REINSTALL TEA BREWING MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. FOUND BASE COVE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/SEALED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS. (GAP BETWEEN BASE COVE AND WALL). FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, BASE COVE MUST BE SEALED/INSTALLED PROPERLY BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACESSIBLE TO FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
45
74
Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,WALK IN FREEZER,RUSTY TRIM SURFACES IN WALK IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS ,LOWER SHELVES BEHIND TABLE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,AIR CURTAINS,HOT WATER DISPENSER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND HEAT LAMPS
36
78
Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND BOXES,CEILINGSI N REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAIN LIDS AND STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,WALK IN FREEZER,RUSTY TRIM SURFACES IN WALK IN COOLER
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS ,LOWER SHELVES BEHIND TABLE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,AIR CURTAINS,HOT WATER DISPENSER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND HEAT LAMPS
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA ,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE(SHOES,JACKETS,POSTERS,ETC).
41
70
Jul 28, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE.ALSO RUSTY PARTS HINGES AND PANELS OF SAME.MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-8040 WHEN READY.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 12 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND BOXES,CEILINGSI N REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .FOOD DEBRI IN FLOOR DRAIN LIDS AND STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING CABINET,WALK IN FREEZER,RUSTY TRIM SURFACES IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS ,LOWER SHELVES BEHIND TABLE HOT HOLDING UNIT,SODA MACHINE NOZZLES,AIR CURTAINS,HOT WATER DISPENSER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS AND HEAT LAMPS
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER SAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA ,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE(SHOES,JACKETS,POSTERS,ETC).
41
67
May 21, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, OR FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
21
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wall base not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ventilation/light covers not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall around steamer and detail clean ventilation and light covers through-out premises.
35
86
Feb 3, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine panel not maintained. Instructed to replace worn interior panel. Excessive chaulk around stainless steel equipment. Instructed to remove chaulk and re-apply.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at utility sink not maintained. Instructed to repair leaking faucet neck.
38
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls and ventilation/light covers not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall around steamer and detail clean ventilation and light covers through-out premises.
35
82
Jan 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT (BY DRIVE-THRU AREA) AND RE CAULK.-------MUST REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP AND REPAINT AROUND REACH-IN DOOR FRAME INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
32
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.------MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
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. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. (NOTED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS) AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
34
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. NOTED WALLS UNDER WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR (WALLS BULGING) HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
35
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 12, 2022. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited nine 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 seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popeyes Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
Nearby Restaurants