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Popeye's #902

2399 W NORTH AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53205 · Milwaukee County

28cited violations
2serious tier
10inspections

Establishment

Type
Campground (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
Inspected by
City of Milwaukee Health Department
License / ID
NAVA-BP5SWS
Status
Permitted
Official record
City of Milwaukee Health Department inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
20255112
20243150

Inspections

  1. Feb 20, 2026 Re-inspection · No items found

    No violations cited.

  2. Jan 28, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

      Improper cooling methods are observed for rice in the walk in cooler. Rice temped at 115 F was observed cooling in containers with the lid on.

      Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: PIC had lids removed for proper cooling.

      Code 3-501.15 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      TOILET FACILITIES - RECEPTACLES - COVERED

      Female bathroom is not provided with a covered waste receptacle.

      Correction: Provide a covered waste receptacle in female bathroom for use with sanitary napkins.

      Code 5-501.17

  3. Mar 31, 2025 Special Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  4. Mar 5, 2025 Special Re-inspection · 1 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The food prep sinks are not maintained in good repair and are leaking water.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

  5. Feb 3, 2025 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  6. Jan 17, 2025 Re-inspection · 3 core, 3 repeat
    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The following areas need to be cleaned more frequently: 1) Tops of deep fryers were observed soiled. 2) Metal pans and lids were observed soiled next to 4 compartment sink.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The food prep sinks are not maintained in good repair and are leaking water.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The following floors need to be cleaned more frequently: 1) Underneath deep fryer units puddle of grease was observed.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  7. Jan 2, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 5 core
    • Serious Priority

      WHEN TO WASH

      Food employee observed not washing hands after changing tasks.

      Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

      Code 2-301.14

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

      The quaternary is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0PPM.

      Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Action Taken: employee changed out sanitzer bucket.

      Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

    • Not serious Core

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - HAIR RESTRAINTS

      Employee noted working in food preparation/cooking area without a hair restraint.

      Correction: Provide employees working in food preparation and cooking areas with effective hair restraint (hat, hair net, beard restraint, etc.).

      Code 2-402.11

    • Not serious Core

      PROPER COOLING METHODS - IN EQUIPMENT

      x2 bins of rice in cooling state were observed in walk in cooler were covered.

      Correction: Provide containers that facilitate heat transfer, such as metal pans, and loosely cover food items during the cooling process so that heat is allowed to escape.

      Code 3-501.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

      The following areas need to be cleaned more frequently: 1) Tops of deep fryers were observed soiled. 2) Metal pans and lids were observed soiled by next to 3 compartment sink.

      Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

      Code 4-602.13

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

      The food prep sinks are not maintained in good repair and are leaking water.

      Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

      Code 5-205.15 (B)

    • Not serious Core

      CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

      The following floors need to be cleaned more frequently: 1) Underneath deep fryer units puddle of grease was observed. 2) Floors in walk in cooler/freezer were observed soiled. 3) Walls in between 2 fryers were observed soiled. 4) Metal wall next to deep fryer.

      Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

      Code 6-501.12

  8. Feb 9, 2024 Re-inspection 2 · No items found

    No violations cited.

  9. Jan 19, 2024 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 5 core, 7 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior of the ice machine & soda dispenser are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in back was blocked by dirty dishes.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were put in 4 compartment sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The following items are not maintained in good repair: 1) Soda machine is leaking soda on the floor. 2) The pipe underneath the Hot hold unit is leaking water on the floor.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The following areas were observed with accumulations of dirt and grease: 1) Both Delfield stand up coolers in kitchen have accumulations of debri on inside & outside. 2) Biscuit warmer has flour debri. 3) Sides of both deep fryers and prep table have accumulations of grease. 4) Outside of Walk in cooler doors and soiled with debri.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The Floors, Walls throughout the kitchen have build up of dirt, grease and debri.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      The walls on the food prep sink in the back of the kitchen are not sealed or enclosed.

      Correction: Seal the food prep sink to the wall.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

      There are tiles missing in the following areas: 1) Wall above 4 compartment sink by drying rack. 2) The walls above the hot hold unit. 3) The floor in front of the first deep fryer.

      Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace missing tiles.

      Code 6-501.11

  10. Jan 3, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 6 core, 1 repeat
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

      The interior of the ice machine & soda dispenser are visibly soiled.

      Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

      Code 4-601.11 (A)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

      Handwashing sink in back was blocked by dirty dishes.

      Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing. Action Taken: Dishes were put in 4 compartment sink.

      Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

    • Not serious Core

      EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

      The following items are not maintained in good repair: 1) Soda machine is leaking soda on the floor. 2) The pipe underneath the Hot hold unit is leaking water on the floor.

      Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

      Code 4-501.11 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

      The following areas were observed with accumulations of dirt and grease: 1) Both Delfield stand up coolers in kitchen have accumulations of debri on inside & outside. 2) Biscuit warmer has flour debri. 3) Sides of both deep fryers and prep table have accumulations of grease. 4) Outside of Walk in cooler doors and soiled with debri.

      Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

      Code 4-601.11 (C)

    • Not serious Core Repeat

      FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

      The Floors, Walls throughout the kitchen have build up of dirt, grease and debri.

      Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Code 6-201.11

    • Not serious Core

      FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES, COVED, AND ENCLOSED OR SEALED

      The walls on the food prep sink in the back of the kitchen are not sealed or enclosed.

      Correction: Seal the food prep sink to the wall.

      Code 6-201.13 (A)

    • Not serious Core

      REPAIRING - PREMISES, STRUCTURES, ATTACHMENTS, AND FIXTURES - METHODS

      There are tiles missing in the following areas: 1) Wall above 4 compartment sink by drying rack. 2) The walls above the hot hold unit. 3) The floor in front of the first deep fryer.

      Correction: Maintain the physical facilities so they are in good repair at all times. Repair or replace missing tiles.

      Code 6-501.11

    • Not serious Core

      POSTING. EACH LICENSE SHALL BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE FOOD OR W&M ESTABLISHMENT

      No license is posted at the establishment

      Correction: Post the license in a location where it is visible to the public.

      Code MCO 68-21-10

Source: City of Milwaukee Health Department. History last read Oct 17, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.