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POPEYE'S #832

6340 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60660

FailFeb 23, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
13Recorded violation entries

Chicago publishes categorical results such as Pass, Pass w/ Conditions and Fail. Read the result alongside the inspection type and recorded violations. A failed inspection and a later successful re-inspection are separate events; these results cannot be compared numerically with NYC scores.

What the inspector recorded

Code 1

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11---- PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Code 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11--- NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 37

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE INVERTED METAL PANS AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD AND HALLWAY STORAGE. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER (ACROSS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACK POSTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--- PLASTIC TO GO CONDIMENT CONTAINERS NOTED DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 4-601.11(B)-- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT AT THE DEEP FRYER.

Code 54

54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINERS OPEN. LITTER AND DEBRIS AROUND BOTH CONTAINERS. SPILLED GREASE ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND AROUND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS, KEEP CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND COOKING AREA.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11---- ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----HOLES IN WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. BROKEN DAMAGED WALLS IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AND AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR ALL.----BADLY GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS ON WALK-IN COOLER CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 57

57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Code 59

59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT# 2589783, ON 2-20-24, NOT CORRECTED. THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-23 REPORT #2573764 NOT CORRECTED. #49- 4-601.11(C)--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND SPILLS SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH DIRT, STANDING WATER AND BEEF LIQUIDS ALL AT THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.#55-: 6-501.12--- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DEBRIS -FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH ALL SINKS AT THE REAR OF DISH WASHING AREA. -FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH THICK DIRT AND DEBRIS. -FLOORS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER. -DIRT AND SODA SPILLS ON WALL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE WHEREVER NECESSARY. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 61

61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT, FROM 2/20/24 INSPECTION, NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. SUMMARY REPORT WAS CONCEALED BY HAVING A CITATION POSTED ON TOP OF IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Published inspection history

12 events available for this business identifier or exact business/address match. This database includes events dated from January 2024. It may not contain every visit.

Date & visitResultScore
Jul 27, 2026ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Dec 3, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Nov 24, 2025ComplaintFail
Jun 26, 2025ComplaintNo Entry
Apr 16, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Apr 9, 2025ComplaintFail
Aug 27, 2024Short Form ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Jul 22, 2024ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Feb 28, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Feb 23, 2024 · this eventComplaint Re-InspectionFail
Feb 20, 2024Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Feb 13, 2024ComplaintFail

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