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POPEYE'S CHICKEN

2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60608

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for POPEYE'S CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619733

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE REAR REACH IN THE FREEZER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.4F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE THE TCS FOODS (ITEMS WERE 40.2-41.4F) AND RELOCATE ITEMS TO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND FIXED TO WHERE IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT FREEZING TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD/IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND/OR HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND AT BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184740

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND PROVIDE CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AS NECESSARY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184274

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012A. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND PROVIDE CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE CABINET, IN THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES AND NEXT TO THE FREEZER UNIT, IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND THE STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE SPIDERWEBS ATTACHED TO THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AS NECESSARY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE WALL AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALL IN THE STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE THE UNUSED PREP COOLER FROM THE CORNER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2182108

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA 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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR IN CORNER AND ALONG WALL BEHIND LARGE 50LB BAGS OF SALT IN SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2116803 DATED 12/7/2017,(#38) MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA. STILL NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND UNDER-AROUND-HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR/SEAL CRACK AT CEILING AT REAR ABOVE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND ANY OTHER CRACKS WHERE NECESSARY.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129414

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129216

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2116803 12/7/17 NOT CORRECTED #19-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS ON ALL 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116803

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,FLOOR DRAINS AND FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA,MOP BUCKETS.ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICE UNDER HAND SINK NEAR 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS ON ALL 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995881

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946506

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA 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 REAR PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE 3 COMP. SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566241

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA 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: LABEL SALT BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE SPILLED SUGAR ALONG BASE OF SUGAR CONTAINER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR UTILITY SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, ETC)

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501217

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA 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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497784

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA 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: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 ON THE PREMISES. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS BENEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA AND ON STEPS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,REMOVE DEAD MOUSE INSIDE THE GLUE BOARD BAIT BOX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1490247 DATED: 07/01/2014. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTY NOTED VIOLATION BY 10/21/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND UNDER-AROUND-HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND DOOR HANDLE ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1490247

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S CHICKEN · 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER/HOUSING ATTACHED NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN .

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE WORN OUT BLACKENED CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS ABOVE THE MOP SINK MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGH BULBS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. WATER LEAK AT BASE OF TOP FAUCET.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60608

508 of 624 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2172561.

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