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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Popeyes # 2836

1949 W Fullerton Ave

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

Complaint

Apr 20, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CRACKED, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH MISSING GROUT AT THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. 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.

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notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

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.

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notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID OF THE BULK FLOUR CONTAINER ON THE FRYING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----INSULATION WRAPPED PIPING ON THE WALL IN THE CHICKEN FRYING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, SHREDDING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----TORN PLASTIC DOOR CURTAIN AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR BULK FLOUR STORAGE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

License

Aug 13, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER DRAINS. MUST REPAIR.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BY CHICKEN PREP LINE.

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, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source

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