POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS.
3352 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
17 of 26 inspections passed, 4 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 32026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCEDHULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAR 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED COLESLAW INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $40.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COLESLAW.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT COLESLAW COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MANUAL SINK STOPPER UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
APR 242024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DBBRI BUILDUP INSIDE AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
APR 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER ( DR PEPPER) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF SODA DISPENSER.
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHEILF
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JUN 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND HOT WATER DISPENSER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 232021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
MAR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
MAR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, MARINATED CHICKEN)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD ON CAULKING OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER CHEMICAL DISPENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN CEILING AIR VENTS
MUST PROVIDE PROTECTED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM 11 EMPLOYEE.FACILITY TOTAL EMPLOYEE NUMBER IS 21 AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
MAR 272019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
MAR 212019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THAT CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE IS ON PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
SEE VIOLATION #59
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WORE HAIR PROTECTION
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LID IS DAMAGED WITH HOLE AROUND 3" DIAMETER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONTAINER COVER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-20(B) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AREA AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/22/2018 REPORT #2213330.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 222018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11- NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-401.11(A)- OBSERVED SMOOTHIE AND OTHER DRINKS THAT EMPLOYEES ARE DRINKING IN THE SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO DRINK,EAT WHILE WORKING SO AS NOT TO CONTAMINATE THE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA.
5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PA-100.0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 72017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES AND ON THE PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH TOILET TISSUE PAPER ALL OVER THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CLEANED THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION. FLOOR ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
NOT ENOUGH LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MINIMUM FOOT CANDLES OF LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 202016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOT WATER DISPENSER. MUST PROVIDE.
PUND PERSONAL ITEMS (COATS, PURSES, ETC.)STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS.
MAR 252016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, THEN PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD AND WORK IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE GLOVES ARE PUT ON AND AT ANY POSSIBLE POINT OF CONTAMINATION. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PLACED NEW GLOVES ON. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STOP USING ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED (CHICKEN, RICE, POTATOES). INFORMED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. MIRIAM VALDEZ ARRIVED AT 11:05AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE GASKETS AT THE CHICKEN STATION AND AT THE FRONT COUNTER COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TWO NORTH FRYERS(UNUSED) TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRTY OIL INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS TO HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NT CLEAN, MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY SUBSTANCE,
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
MAR 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, MUST STORE ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD, NICE AND NEATLY, PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG BELONGINGS,
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA,
DEC 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER OR GRATE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVER FOR DRAIN. FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN COVERS.
LIGHT BULBS UNDER CHICKEN WARMER NOT SHATTER-PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.
JUN 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOOR BEHIND EQUIOMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AND STORAGE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT NECK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
DEC 242013FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE FRONT, REAR AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND FRYERS.
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND THE FRYERS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS BROKEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 192012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CAULKING AROUND THE MOP SINK,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGGS AND IN THE REAR AREA BESIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALL TRIMMING BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER /PREP TABLE FOR CHICKEN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DISCARD CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES AND CARDBOARDS) ON THE FLOOR GOING TO THE EXIT DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRYERS, OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE EAST WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER AT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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