Chicago
70
YOUR CALL

Popeye'S #865

111 W 75th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
70/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
7 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-05
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
70/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-06-05)
Failed 2 inspections (2024, 2023)
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 44×
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Other minor 11×
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Food Temperature minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-06-05 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

2024-10-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

2024-09-23 Fail Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BISCUIT COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,GAPS IN LOWER WALL BASES AT SERVICE COUNTER & REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596246 6/13/24 NOT CORRECTED -#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEB...

2024-06-13 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HAND DRYING DEVICE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM SOAP DISPENSER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SPRAYER AT CHICKEN SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE SOILED DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN SANDWICH PREP STATION AREA,LOBBY AREA LOWER WALL TRIM AND WINDOW SILL DAMAGED FROM RECENT CAR ACCIDENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,SPILLAGE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY UNDERNEATH UNUSED SODA COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVENS .

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PREMISES IS VERY HOT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS IT APPEARS THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ONLY WORKING IN LOBBY AREA AND NOT THE REST OF THE PREMISES AT THIS TIME.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

2023-06-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-06-08 Fail Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT STEAM TABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (49,55,57,58,) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574221 DATE 4-13-23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED. Correct By: Thursday, June 08, 2023 Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments:(49) MUST CLEA...

2023-04-13 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2023-03-08 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL COUNTER TOPS, PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2021-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BAEBOARDS NEAR REAR PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2401328 ON 9-17-20:58-MUST PROIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

2020-09-17 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR & LOBBY PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MENU MONITOR SCREENS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR REAR ,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,FOOD CORRAL,COUNTER TOP UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL IN ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY AT DRIVE THRU.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ALL FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE COUNTER.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS .

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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2020-07-15 Pass License
CRITICAL 13
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DELIVERY DOOR & LOBBY PARKING LOT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSIL ON UPPER DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FRONT GLASS AT SERVICE COUNTER AND MENU MONITOR SCREENS.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR REAR ,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS,FOOD CORRAL,COUNTER TOP UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE,PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN LOBBY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ALL FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER LOBBY SODA MACHINE COUNTER.

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS .

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.

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