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POPEYES CHICKEN

156 N WABASH AVE FL 1 · Chicago, IL 60601

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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645690

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

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

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645525

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON BAGS OF FLOOR,INSIDE OF MOP SINK,ON WALLS AND PICTURES IN DINING AREA RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/14/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- DOOR PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER LIDS MISSING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: : 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2635114 4/16/26 NOT CORRECTED-#49-4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.#55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635114

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2634998

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633725 4/8/26 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633725

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.#57-2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633591

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AN DMAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM AT 89.1F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLCAE DAMAGED WALL PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.#57-2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627310

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627069

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.9-90.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 1LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, TRASH AND CARDBOARD PUSHED DOWN INTO DUMPSTER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION REAR LID OF DUMPSTER WAS CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. OBSERVED FRONT DUMPSTER LID LIFTED UPWARDS CAUSING LARGE OPENING AND OBSERVED OPENING AT REAR OF MIDDLE LID. OPENINGS ON LIDS CAUSE LIDS TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING AND ALLOW INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON SAID DUMPSTER. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608810

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DERBIS FROM FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588469

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR AND RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDE CORNER OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR GARBAGE INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580212

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580037

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES CHICKEN · 156 N WABASH AVE FL 1

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at both prep area hand wash sinks, water temp @73f-75f, Instructed to provide no less 100f water temp at hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 20 live fruit flies in rear dish room and dry food storage room, Instructed to eliminate insects in affected area, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: hot water handle at rear hand wash sink in poor repair, stripped thread on knob, bottom drain of three comp sink is leaking by the stopper turn arm, instructed to to repair and maintain plumbing.

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243 of 325 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • MRS. FIELDS COOKIES32 E RANDOLPH ST · Chicago, IL 60601Bakery · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2646821.

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