Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

Popeyes Chicken

17 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Mixed record — 11 of 15 inspections passed

Inspections
15
11 passed
Last Inspected
2016-05-09
Pass Rate
73%
2 failures
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
9 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-05-09
Failed 2 inspections (2012, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 22 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 22×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Temperature critical
2016-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLERS WAHING HIS HANDS IN THE SOAPY GREASY WATER IN THE WASH TUB OF 3-COMP SINK AND DRYING HANDS IN A SOILED CLOTH TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS AT THE DESIG...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DEEP FRYERS AND BREADING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-01-13 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON PIPES ABOVE FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

2015-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED MASHED POTATOES, RICE AND BEANS) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD S...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR NO CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN THE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

2014-08-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND MISSING SECTIONS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

minor Food Temperature

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

ICE BUILD-UP ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2013-09-09 Pass Complaint-Fire
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR BASEMENT AREA WHERE THERE IS FIRE DEBRI ASHES MIXED WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DRY FLOORS AT THE COOKING AND FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOUND WATER PUDDLES LEFT AFTER SPRINKLER SYSTEM WAS SET-OFF.

2013-05-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD AT DUST FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS UNDER STORAGE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL TRIM UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE LADIES RESTROOM AT THE FIRST STALL CLOSEST TO THE TOILET SEAT BASE AND SEAL OPENINGS AT S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT BOTH FAUCETS BASES AT THE 3COMP.

2012-11-28 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-11-08 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-09-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-09-20 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 2 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON/IN THE 1-COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERTAURES, TEMPS. RANGED FROM 57.3F-59.1F. ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED A COMBINED APPROX. WEIGHT OF 34LBS. VALUED AT $69.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FO...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND A TOTAL OF 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

2012-04-11 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK

2011-09-26 Pass Complaint
4
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. WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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. UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER AND WALK-IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERA...

2011-03-30 Pass Canvass
2
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. CONDENSATION ON CEILING ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

2010-03-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Sanitation

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

2010-03-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUN...

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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INSIDE DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE...

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. CEILING ABOVE 3COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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