Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits

Chicago Health Dept

50 N WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 24

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE WLAK-IN COOLER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGES) IMPROPERLY STORED ON SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKING UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8

2026

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 27

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2025

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATION, MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND CONVECTION OVENS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLER.

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APR 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND HOT HOLDING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

APR 18

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Sanitation

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 8

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 7

2022

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 7

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FRYING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.

DEC 17

2021

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2021

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BISCUIT COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND DOOR FRAME AT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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