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POPEYE'S #867

1356 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

FailAug 27, 2025Complaint

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
6Recorded 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 2

2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 3

3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING SAUCES, CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON HANDSINK BASIN IN REAR PREP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK CRAWLING BEETLES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Code 58

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.

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, 2025 · this eventComplaintFail
Mar 26, 2025CanvassPass w/ Conditions
Aug 28, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Aug 22, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Aug 15, 2024CanvassFail

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