2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AND CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED (PREVIOUSLY ON 8/21/25).
POPEYE'S #868
5050 S CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
Inspection outcome
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
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SURFACE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED (PREVIOUSLY ON 8/21/25).
39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP/DISH WASH AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREAS IN FOOD CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSOR, FLOOR, WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID(S). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED (PREVIOUSLY ON 8/21/25).
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GRIME ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
Published inspection history
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| Jul 31, 2026Canvass | Fail | — |
| Oct 15, 2025Complaint | Pass | — |
| Sep 11, 2025Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| Aug 28, 2025 · this eventComplaint Re-Inspection | No Entry | — |
| Aug 21, 2025Complaint | Fail | — |
| Feb 3, 2025Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | — |
| Jan 27, 2025Canvass | Fail | — |
| Jan 8, 2024Canvass | Pass | — |
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