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POPEYE'S #867

1356 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

FailAug 15, 2024Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
10Recorded 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 3

3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED. https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/FoodProtection/EmployeeHealthPolicySample.pdf

Code 16

16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Code 22

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F AND 66.0F, PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 35

35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BICYCLE STORED IN DRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE IT.

Code 61

61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE SITE. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Published inspection history

11 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
Apr 7, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Mar 30, 2026ComplaintFail
Dec 10, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Nov 19, 2025Short Form ComplaintFail
Sep 8, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Sep 3, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Aug 27, 2025ComplaintFail
Mar 26, 2025CanvassPass w/ Conditions
Aug 28, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Aug 22, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Aug 15, 2024 · this eventCanvassFail

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