Popeye'S #863
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2025-09-30 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2025-04-02 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SHEET TRAY STORED UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION WHEN DRYING HANDS IN MENTIONED AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-12-17 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FRIED CHICKEN ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE FOUND AT 115.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO TCS FOODS HOT...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RAW CHICKEN. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS IN STANDING WATER IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA RANGING 53.2F-56.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 BAGS (1 CASE OF RAW CHICKEN) 35LBS AT $150 WORTH OF...
2024-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF IDENTITY AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVE...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-08-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 3 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-08-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OOBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 BIG FLIES AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND DEEP-FRYING AREA. THE ROACH WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND MA...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2024-01-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2024-01-26 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588213 DATED ON 01/18/2024. VIOLATION #16 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO, NOTED ICE PANEL STILL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED T...
2024-01-18 Fail Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CI...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS REACHING 80.0F-90.0F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90-95.1F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER FOR HANDWASHING SINK...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
2023-03-13 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.
2022-08-25 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ALL HANDLES ON REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-05-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM Thursday, July 16, 2020 REPORT #2383023 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
2022-04-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM Thursday, July 16, 2020 REPORT #2383023 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...
2020-07-16 Pass License 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.
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