Chicago
89
EAT

Popeyes

3457 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
89/100

Strong record across 13 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
13
11 passed
Last Inspected
2014-05-05
Pass Rate
85%
2 failures
Score
89/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2014-05-05
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 51×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2014-05-05 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-10-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND ALSO CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.

2013-08-23 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVESAND, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND ALSO CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA BY THE FRYERS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS IN THE

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.

2013-03-12 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVES/FRYERS, PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND ALSO FLOOR DRAINS TOO.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE CONDENSER UNIT AND PIPES IN THE WALKIN FREEZER AND THE WALKIN COOLER UNITS ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP' INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE UNITS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

SOME EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING THE FOOD. MUST WEAR HAT, CAP OR HAIR NETS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

2012-10-30 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. ALSO KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. SOME AREAS MAY NEED TO BE REGROUTED TO AVOID STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME AREAS OF WALLBASE THROUGHOUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE FOR WALL BASES AS NEEDED.

2012-08-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. ALSO KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. SOME AREAS MAY NEED TO BE REGROUTED TO AVOID STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME AREAS OF WALLBASE THROUGHOUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE FOR WALL BASES AS NEEDED.

2012-08-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED MORE THAN TWENTY FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND TWO HOUSE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. ALSO KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. SOME AREAS MAY NEED TO BE REGROUTED TO AVOID STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SOME AREAS OF WALLBASE THROUGHOUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED, MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE FOR WALL BASES AS NEEDED.

2012-05-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVES/FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ETC.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS IN SEAMS OF WALL PANEL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED; USING TOWEL TO HOLD WATER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.

2012-03-19 Pass Short Form Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVES/FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ETC

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN SEAMS OF WALL PANEL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED; USING TOWEL TO HOLD WATER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.

2012-03-08 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FRYERS (INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR), VENTS ABOVE FRYERS, UNDER FRONT COUNTER REAR BETWEEN SHELVES/FRYERS, PREP TABLES, ETC.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS IN SEAMS OF WALL PANEL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED; USING TOWEL TO HOLD WATER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND NEXT TO LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.

2010-10-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
7
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON DEEP FRYER,POP CADDY,CORRAL AT SERVICE COUNTER. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ALSO FLOOR DRAINS VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REPAIR & SEAL INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REAR AREA STORAGE SHELVES HAS CLUTTER. VIOLATION STILL PENDING

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination VIOLATION STILL PENDING

2010-02-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON DEEP FRYER,POP CADDY,CORRAL AT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALSO FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REPAIR & SEAL INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REAR AREA STORAGE SHELVES HAS CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

2010-02-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED LIDS MISSING ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND TRASH OVERFLOWING,ALSO MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON LID OF GREASE CONTA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON DEEP FRYER,POP CADDY,CORRAL AT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ALSO FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLBASES THROUGHOUT REPAIR & SEAL INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REAR AREA STORAGE SHELVES HAS CLUTTER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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