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POPEYES CHICKEN

7250 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for POPEYES CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581659

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105042

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104556

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET DOES NOT EXTEND TO 1ST OR 3RD BASIN OF SINK. INSTALL FAUCET THAT EXTENDS TO EACH BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EACH BASIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1981280

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LID ON FLOUR BIN IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP ON ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL OVENS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS NOT LEVEL. NEED TO RE-GROUT ALL SECTIONS WHERE WATER AND FOOD SETTLE IN BETWEEN THE TILES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPEN AREA OF WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LARGE HOLE IN WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE'S LOCKERS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS WHERE DIRT AND BUILD-UP IS PRESENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION(DIRT, DUST). MUST PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PROTECT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931696

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 28

    * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/17/16 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770993

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, AND THE WIRE STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516732

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BISCUIT COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR PREP FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE TABLE PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1480524

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527318

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE, 124.1F AT THIS TIME. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATUYES RANGING FROM 109.1-120F AT HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALL CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRICITAL. APPROX 15LBS $50 VALUE.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED OR ON SITE. (COPY OF CERTIFICATE ON SITE WITH VOID). INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/8/14 REPORT 1307529 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. GROUT MISSING THROUGH OUT AROUND FLOOR TILES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307529

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY FOOD ARE PREP AND SERVED. CHICKEN 140.6F CHICKEN 37.5F SERIOUS 7-38-012

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, MOP UTILITY/MOP SINK,FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ALL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285894

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285771

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE FLIES (OVER 10) ON SITE ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. ALSO LIVE ANTS NOTED IN REAR BY BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, BEVERAGE SYRUP LINES AND BOXES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK-IN COOLER DOOR THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR LOOSE, NOT TIGHT FITTING, CAUSING STANDING WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. REPAIR SAME, HAVE TIGHT FITTING. FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE (RICE, BEANS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN BINS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543348

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 7250 S WESTERN AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVES, CABINETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, EXPOSED SINKS, ETC

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP), HOLDING UNITS, OVENS, PREP TABLES (FOOD DEBRIS), INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), IN REAR STORAGE AREA (DEBRIS). GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, LITTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, NEAR REAR DOOR, ETC. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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