MAR 5
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYES.
BEAT. 27/100
11350 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 5, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Feb 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
FEB 262026FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2026
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. 30 IN THE CORNER AND ON THE EQUIPMENT SURFACE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH; 10 BY THE REAR DOOR; 10 UNDER THE SHELF BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
AUG 62025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 6
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 UPON RE-INSPECTION INSPECTOR OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
JUL 282025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ALL SHELVES, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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JUN 132025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
5-103.11 (B) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHING 94.4F AND WOMAN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK ONLY REACHING 90F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F AND HOTWATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION, HOT WATER REACHED 113F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C).
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11 OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY POSTED. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER HAD THE SUMMARY STORED IN BINDER. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010 (b).
NOV 152024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING GROUT ON WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BOTTOM OF REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR AREA NEED RE-GROUTING UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAY 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES COULD NOT PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINATIN UPON INSPECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR: MUST REGROUT AND DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
DEC 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
APR 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE KIT ITEMS,( GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED AT FRYER STATION AREA. FLOOR AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING AND 4 MISSING FLOOR TILES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND RE-GROUT.
FEB 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE KIT ITEMS,( GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT MAINTAINED AT FRYER STATION AREA. FLOOR AREAS NEED RE-GROUTING AND 4 MISSING FLOOR TILES . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND RE-GROUT.
DEC 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE,(PIC) ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN ( TCS) FOODS, CHICKEN,ETC IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED/ SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MAY 172018FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2018
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN 150.9F) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2150663 ON 3-20-18: 35-SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN CORNER UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. 41-REMOVE UNUSED ITEM SLON WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE FOR EASY CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRAWER GASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(EXCESS FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GRIME, DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(SPILLS).
MAR 202018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRAWER GASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(EXCESS FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GRIME, DUST BUILDUP).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN CORNER UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE FOR EASY CLEANING.
FEB 22018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL DRAWER GASKETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(EXCESS FLOUR, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, GRIME, DUST BUILDUP). REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD IN CORNER UNDER EXPOSED SINK, ALONG WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING ABOVE UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER IN DRIVE THRU AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS ALONG WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE FOR EASY CLEANING.
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