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Popeyes Chicken And Biscuits

4866-4868 N Milwaukee AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630

FailApr 3, 2026Canvass

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
9Recorded 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 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 3

3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Code 5

5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Code 9

9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE WORKER TOUCH READY TO EAT CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PLACING CHICKEN ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 POUND OF CHICKEN ($3) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: IN TOILET ROOMS, IN DINING ROOM NEAR SODA MACHINE, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Code 49

49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SODA MACHINE WITH HEAVY SYRUP BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 57

57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Code 58

58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSREVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Code 60

60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2614594 DATED MARCH 26 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUDNATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Published inspection history

8 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 13, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ Conditions
Jul 6, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Jun 22, 2026ComplaintFail
Apr 13, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ Conditions
Apr 3, 2026 · this eventCanvassFail
Mar 26, 2025ComplaintPass
Jan 30, 2025CanvassPass w/ Conditions
Mar 11, 2024ComplaintPass w/ Conditions

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