APR 8
2026
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
50 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
6 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
MAY 142025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 14
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(1/4" GAPS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATION, MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREAA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
JAN 272025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 27
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND CONVECTION OVENS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLER.
APR 182024PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AND LEFT DOORS FOR THE 3 DOOR BISCUIT COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE TOP SIDE OF THE MICROWAVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND HOT HOLDING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND BISCUIT OVENS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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APR 182023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 18
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72022FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 7
2022
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN (48.7-65.7F) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND COLESLAW (53.6F). APPROXIMATELY 560 POUND OF CHICKEN AND 3 POUNDS OF COLESLAW DISCARDED. TOTAL COST $1,242. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F AND REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PIC ON SITE UNTIL 12:40PM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING DEVICE, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 2 PANS OF CHICKEN TENDERS IN HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 118.5F AND 122.9F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING DEVICE, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FRYING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.
DEC 172021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COMPARTMENTS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POP CADDY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BASES,WALLS,PIPES WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
DEC 102021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2021
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BISCUIT COOLER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ON LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER DINING TABLE, ON WALL LEDGES AND BOX IN REAR GARAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP COOLER.SINK STOPPER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COMPARTMENTS,PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POP CADDY,DINING AREA SEATING,GLASS AND WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS.ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PIPE BEHIND AT ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR,OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOWER KICK PLATE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BASES,WALLS,PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND DOOR FRAME AT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER FROM REAR GARAGE AREA.CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.
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