Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, the earliest from 2019. Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 22 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN ON SITE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INFORM THAT A MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE FROM OPEN TO CLOSE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MR KLEIN TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE (PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629158, DATE 12/30/25. STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS TO MANY TO COUNT LIVE ROACHES AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND AND AROUND BLACK BOXES UNDER THE LEMONADE MACHINE (SODA COMPRESSER UNIT). ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK, WALL UNDER CASHIER REGISTER, BEHIND REAR ICE MACHINE AND REAR WASHING AREA. Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 10 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 2 LIVE ROACHES...AND UNDER THE SINK AT THE PIPES APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES... THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA THE BLACK BOXES RIGHT ABOVE THE OUTLETS UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE LEMONADE MACHINE IS LOCATED... INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF 01/06/2026. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORTY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HEAT LAMP AREA WHERE THE COOKED CHICKEN IS HELD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS HELD IN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER STATIONS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE SODA HOLDING RACK ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN...INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED.
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Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 10 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 2 LIVE ROACHES...AND UNDER THE SINK AT THE PIPES APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES... THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA THE BLACK BOXES RIGHT ABOVE THE OUTLETS UNDER THE COUNTER WHERE THE LEMONADE MACHINE IS LOCATED... INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF 01/06/2026. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN ON SITE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INFORM THAT A MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE FROM OPEN TO CLOSE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MR KLEIN TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE (PROOF OF PAYMENT FOR CERTIFICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HEAT LAMP AREA WHERE THE COOKED CHICKEN IS HELD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS HELD IN AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER STATIONS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE SODA HOLDING RACK ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN...INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jun 27, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SODA DESPENSING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING AS WELL AS THE PREP TABLES IN THE AREA. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE DISH WASHER ALONG THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND COOKING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED AND PREPARED IN AREA.
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Dec 3, 2024
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANINGTO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: POP IN THE BOX HAS A LEAK THAT IS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SYRUP THAT IS BUILDING UP ON TUBES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 8, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-1-24 REPORT #2596878 #16 OBSERVED THE ICE CHUTE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN COLOR AND ORANGE REDDISH COLOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 REPORT #2581559: #49 FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL. #58 FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON ENTRY DOOR AND REACH IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING OVENS ALL WITH FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: COVER NEED FOR INSIDE WASHROOM RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 1, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE CHUTE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN COLOR AND ORANGE REDDISH COLOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 REPORT #2581559: #49 FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55 FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL. #58 FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON ENTRY DOOR AND REACH IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING OVENS ALL WITH FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: COVER NEED FOR INSIDE WASHROOM RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2023
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 19, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 12, 2023
License
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES; 10 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP, 10 IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 6 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 7, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 165.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID MISSING ON ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 ACCUMULATED BUILDUP AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 2-COMP SINK LEAKING FROM RIGHT RIGHT SIDE BASIN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/22/21 REPORT 2493190 NOT CORRECTED 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. Jun 22, 2021 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER FRYERS AND EXCESS FLOUR ON FLOOR IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AND HAVE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION EISSUED 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT LABELS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON PREP SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-COMP SINK LEAKING FROM RIGHT RIGHT SIDE BASIN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BUILDUP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 22, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER FRYERS AND EXCESS FLOUR ON FLOOR IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Sep 2, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANDWICH PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN WIC. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FOR STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON PREP SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CLOGGED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 10, 2019
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE MANNER OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS RELATED TO FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AROUND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen.
Has Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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