10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. TWO OF THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSERS ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION (UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER). THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED, WHICH WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
POPEYES
6321 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659
Inspection outcome
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What the inspector recorded
38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 10 HOUSE FLIES ON SITE:REAR PREP,STORAGE AND RAW PREP CHICKEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE AT MENTIONED AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RELEASE KNOB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO RELEASE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR FROM INSIDE.MUST REPLACE SAID KNOB. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT WALKI-IN FREEZER DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOME DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA. WALLS BEHIND THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WITH SPLATTERED FOOD.ENCRUSTED ON WALLS. EXCESS GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHROOM,REPLACE.
57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-24-24, REPORT#2588545 #51) 5-204.12: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT. #53) 5-501.17: A COVER IS NEEDED AT THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
Published inspection history
13 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 & visit | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| May 8, 2026Canvass | Fail | — |
| Oct 20, 2025Short Form Complaint | Pass | — |
| Aug 8, 2025Complaint | Pass | — |
| Mar 19, 2025Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | — |
| Sep 18, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| Sep 13, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | — |
| Sep 11, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | — |
| Sep 9, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | — |
| Aug 29, 2024 · this eventComplaint | Fail | — |
| Jan 29, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| Jan 24, 2024Complaint Re-Inspection | Fail | — |
| Jan 17, 2024Complaint | Fail | — |
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