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POPEYE'S FRIED CHICKEN

300 E 35TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

POPEYE'S FRIED CHICKEN has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 8, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2020, found no infractions.

3 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 17, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on March 19, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 4, 2011. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on August 4, 2011. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 15 times across 13 separate inspections, most recently on March 19, 2020. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

19 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS A PINK COLORED SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND CORNER AREA BY HOT WATER TANK.
  4. Short Form Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  5. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER RACKRS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND ICE MACHINE, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK; REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK; REPLACE FLOOR TILE.
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BOXES OF EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED ON SAME SHELVES OF CUSTOMERS FOODS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.
  12. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
  13. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  14. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS-CLEAN UP FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR (TRAINING) ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED SPOT CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE COOLERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
  16. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS AT DEEP FRYERS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  17. Suspected Food Poisoning

    5 infractions

    • 17. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
      • Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. FOUND 4 BAGS OF RIPPIN RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CONTAINER NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, TEMPERATURE AT 50.1-55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER AND OR INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 20LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $40.00 SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP OVERFLOWING FROM WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE ON TOP AND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM TOP OF RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND TO REMOVE BUILDUP. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PICKUP TO ACCOMODATE GREASE PRODUCED FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND POWER WASH SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CONDESSOR, PIPING, AND FAN GUARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS AT DEEP FRYERS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE DEBRIS AND PALLET BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
  18. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
  19. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND COLDING HOLDING TABLE AND OR RELOCATE TABLE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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