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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Popeyes #2857

1600 W Irving Park Rd

Last inspected Apr 15, 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.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Apr 15, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND STORAGE RACK IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER LOCATED BETWEEN THE DEEP 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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA BENEATH THE STORAGE RACKS. CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP 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, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 20, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 5, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass

Apr 25, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST 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 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602874 ON 09/16/2024. #51. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ITEMS IN DISREPAIR: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO SPARY SINK LEAKING; FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING; HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PLUMBING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #57. OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLING CERTIIFCATES AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE SIDES AND SURFACES OF THE CHICKEN BREADING/PREPARATION STATION TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FLOUR, BATTER, AND VARIOUS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED SHELVES NEXT TO DOORS NEAR THE CHICKEN PREPARATION STATION IN WALK IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STATION FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO RANDOMLY STOP DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO ALLOW FOR CONSISTENT PAPER TOWEL AVAILABILITY AT ALL TIMES.

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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

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLING CERTIIFCATES AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

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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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ITEMS IN DISREPAIR: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO SPARY SINK LEAKING; FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING; HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PLUMBING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD 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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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