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Popeye's #865

111 W 75th St

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Canvass

Jun 23, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST WIPE OUT THE INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATIONS TABLES,WALL BEHIND CHICKEN PREP STATION COUNTER TOPS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND PREP AND SERVING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS) IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 23, 2024

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596246 6/13/24 NOT CORRECTED -#38-6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOBBY AREA LOWER WALL TRIM AND WINDOW SILL DAMAGED FROM RECENT CAR ACCIDENT.:#55- 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY AREA.:#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,SPILLAGE,WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING LOBBY UNDERNEATH UNUSED SODA COUNTER.#56-6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56-6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVEN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON BISCUIT COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 13, 2024

Pass

9 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HAND DRYING DEVICE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM SOAP DISPENSER.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED DISH STORAGE RACK.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING UNITS, FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT,MENU BOARD & MONITORS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WALK IN COOLER UNDERSIDEDS OF SHELVING UNITS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 1- COMPARTMENT SPRAYER AT CHICKEN SINK AND LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE SOILED DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST,FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND OVENS .

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2024 · Original Source

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