Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for POPEYE'S on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636734
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO NOTED THE FLOORS,WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629455, DATE 1/8/26. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629455
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AND WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610414
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CO2 TANK,GARBAGE CANS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA RACK,PREP TABLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRYERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587906
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587668
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND GAP IN WALL NEXT TO BISCUIT PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE & ALONG BOTH SIDES OF CONDUIT LEADING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CREVICES OF UNDER SIDE OF PREP EQUIPMENT,MIXED IN WITH TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND BAGS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ALSO APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AND OUTLET BOX AT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576986 6/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576986
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576506
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568804
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562146
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555750
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555067
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREAPRED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, SHRIMP,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554725
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYE'S · 7617 S RACINE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE IN LOBBY,,ON FLOOR BEHIND DROP /SAFE,ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER SHELVING UNIT,ON BOTH SHELVING UNITS AT DRIVE THRU AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/22/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
50
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK RANGING FROM 52.3F-55.0F. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES DURING OPERATION AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60620
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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