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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Popeyes

11350 S Halsted St

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 26, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. 30 IN THE CORNER AND ON THE EQUIPMENT SURFACE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH; 10 BY THE REAR DOOR; 10 UNDER THE SHELF BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 UPON RE-INSPECTION INSPECTOR OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Jul 28, 2025

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ALL SHELVES, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 5, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP 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 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

8-304.11 OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY POSTED. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER HAD THE SUMMARY STORED IN BINDER. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010 (b).

In plain English

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

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notedCode 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

5-103.11 (B) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHING 94.4F AND WOMAN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK ONLY REACHING 90F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F AND HOTWATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION, HOT WATER REACHED 113F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C).

In plain English

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

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

Canvass

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING GROUT ON WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

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