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Popeye's #812

2355 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618

FailJul 22, 2026Complaint

Inspection outcome

FailPublished result
Numeric score not supplied
7Recorded 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 37

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKING BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC INGREDIENT BIN WITH NO LABEL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS WHEN NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Code 38

38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR AND REAR RECEIVING DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

Code 47

47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Code 55

55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 56

56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION VENT. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION VENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Code 56

56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Code 60

60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2619031 ON 06/11/2025. #16. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF (2) ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP. #55. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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
Sep 11, 2026Short Form ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Aug 3, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Jul 30, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Jul 22, 2026 · this eventComplaintFail
Jun 11, 2025ComplaintPass w/ Conditions
Jan 22, 2025ComplaintPass
Aug 29, 2024CanvassPass w/ Conditions
Jan 8, 2024ComplaintPass w/ Conditions

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