Popeye's Chicken

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food splatter and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet leaks instructed to correct and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up, flour debri and water. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of regrouting and coving. Instructed to correct and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hoof vent in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed the door on the ice machine in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof mentioned door and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the door on the ice machine in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage with a damaged lid. The lid on the far left of the receptable have a dent and not able to completely close. Instructed to repair or replace dumpster lid to prevent food source for pest and so the lid can properly close. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b), citation issued

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 12/11/2025, report #2628379. #55: must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles, loose wall panel underneath and behind fryers, missing wall bases in locker area.must grout floors throughout premises. #57: observed expired food handlers training for some employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged door gasket on walk in cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from undersides of chicken hot holding,rear of menu board & wires,walk in cooler-shelving units and rolling rack,unused 3- door prep cooler,wheel bases of fryers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from walls and ceilings tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles,loose wall panel underneath and behind fryers,missing wall bases in locker area.must grout floors throughout premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler & freezer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on walls in rear dish washing area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout bulbs at hot holding units on serving line.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed walls not covered behind the 2-door refrigerator and the soup unit located across from the walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the 3-compartment sink. Observed some cracked floor tiles. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed a female employee preparing foods without an adequate hair restraint. Instructed to wear an adequate hair restraint in the food prep area at all times.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed that the outside garbage dumpster was not maintained, with excessive overflowing garbage and garbage scattered on the ground area surrounding the outside dumpster. Instructed never to allow garbage to overflow from the outside dumpster and never allow the garbage to accumulate on the ground area surrounding the outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive flour, food, grease, and dirt debris under all cooking units, around all refrigeration units, and under and around the front customer counter/food prep. Instructed to clean all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed walls not covered behind the 2-door refrigerator and the soup unit located across from the walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the 3-compartment sink. Observed some cracked floor tiles. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed the facility storing dirty dishes on the floor. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor at all times.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13 observed insect control device being placed by the facility. Instructed to not place any pest devices, only pest control can handle all pest devices.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 observed an inadequate air gap provided on the ice machine. Instructed to provide at least a 6 inch air gap between the floor drain and pipe that is connected to the ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed walls not covered behind the 2-door refrigerator and the soup unit located across from the walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed floors need to be re-grouted by the 3-compartment sink. Observed some cracked floor tiles. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive flour, food, grease, and dirt debris under all cooking units, around all refrigeration units, and under and around the front customer counter/food prep. Observed standing water under the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean all.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.113(b) observed outside garbage receptacles overflowing. Outside garbage receptacles must be closed and tight fitting at all times. Instructed manager to move overflowing garbage to empty receptacles. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued - cos

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non-compliance. The following previous core violations were not corrected by correct by date from inspection report # 2561409 on 7/28/22: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout the entire food prep area must be regrouted. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated dirt, food, and grease debris throughout the entire food prep area under all equipment, shelves, 3-compartment sink, and dish machine. Instructed to clean all. Observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager, that is on duty at the time of the inspection, was unable to provide a allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on the cooking equipment and on various non food and food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout the entire food prep area must be regrouted. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated dirt, food and grease debris throughout the entire food prep area under all equipment, shelves, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine. Instructed to clean all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on the cooking equipment and on various non food and food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean all.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed broken lids on the outside garbage dumpster, lids unable to close properly. Instructed to replace lids or replace entire outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout the entire food prep area must be regrouted. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated dirt, food and grease debris throughout the entire food prep area under all equipment, shelves, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine. Instructed to clean all.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site; observed about 5 live large flies flying in the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate live insect activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive food and grease debris on the cooking equipment and on various non food and food contact surfaces. Instructed to clean all.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed broken lids on the outside garbage dumpster, lids unable to close properly. Instructed to replace lids or replace entire outside dumpster. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors throughout the entire food prep area must be regrouted. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with excessive accumulated dirt, food and grease debris throughout the entire food prep area under all equipment, shelves, 3 compartment sink, and dish machine. Instructed to clean all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep table, counter tops, interior of reach in coolers walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the 3 comp sink with a leak. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shields in the dining area to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out need detail cleaning to remove spills,debris and/or grease.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed refrigerator handles, prep tables, and exterior of all equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed missing coving in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to replace coving. 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in the rear by the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair. Observed holes in various areas of the walls in the facility. Instructed to make all surface smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated food, grease and dirt debris on the walls and floors thru out the entire facility. Instructed to increase cleaning frequencies.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed refrigerator handles, prep tables, and exterior of all equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed missing coving in various areas of the food prep area. Instructed to replace coving.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated food, grease and dirt debris on the walls and floors thru out the entire facility. Instructed to increase cleaning frequencies.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted in the rear by the dish machine and by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair. Observed holes in various areas of the walls in the facility. Instructed to make all surface smooth and easily cleanable.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.13(b) observed high temperature dish machine without temperature measuring device, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the chicken prep station not clean, instructed to clean the chicken prep tables etc.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.13(b)observed high temperature dish machine without temperature measuring device, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the toilet bowl loose, not steady, instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following violations from report#2222407 date 9/14/2018, correct by date 12/14/2018. Violation#55clean/sanitize floors encrusted in flour in floor grout. Floor is still encrusted in flour and the floor needs to be regrouted. #58 must provide proof of allergen training as required. Priority foundation citation issued 7-42-090.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize floors of encrusted flour in floor grout.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk unit (flour) not labeled. Instructed to label all bulk units and maintain.