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Popeye's

50 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

53cited violations
3serious tier
14inspections
41tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2822855
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026240
2025380
2024190
2023240
20224113
20212170

Inspections

  1. Aug 24, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE WLAK-IN COOLER DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP BEING USED TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER DRY INGREDIENTS, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS (TONGES) IMPROPERLY STORED ON SPRINKLER SYSTEM UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE COOKING UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Oct 27, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  4. May 14, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(1/4" GAPS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATION, MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREAA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

  5. Jan 27, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND CONVECTION OVENS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLER.

  6. Apr 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AND LEFT DOORS FOR THE 3 DOOR BISCUIT COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE TOP SIDE OF THE MICROWAVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND HOT HOLDING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND BISCUIT OVENS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  7. Apr 18, 2023 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

    • Severity not stated

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Jul 8, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Jul 7, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN (48.7-65.7F) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND COLESLAW (53.6F). APPROXIMATELY 560 POUND OF CHICKEN AND 3 POUNDS OF COLESLAW DISCARDED. TOTAL COST $1,242. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F AND REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  11. Apr 7, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PIC ON SITE UNTIL 12:40PM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING DEVICE, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 2 PANS OF CHICKEN TENDERS IN HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 118.5F AND 122.9F. ALL HOT FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Mar 16, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO PAPERTOWELS/HAND DRYING PROVISION AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING DEVICE, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN FRYING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.

  13. Dec 17, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COMPARTMENTS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POP CADDY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BASES,WALLS,PIPES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

  14. Dec 10, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BISCUIT COOLER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ON LOWER SHELF AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER DINING TABLE, ON WALL LEDGES AND BOX IN REAR GARAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX. 5-7 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AND DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/10/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOORS IN POOR REPAIR ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PREP COOLER.SINK STOPPER AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COMPARTMENTS,PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,POP CADDY,DINING AREA SEATING,GLASS AND WINDOW SILLS,PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS.ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN PIPE BEHIND AT ICE MACHINE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,LOOSE WALL PANEL AT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR,OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOWER KICK PLATE ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL BASES,WALLS,PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND DOOR FRAME AT SOUTH ENTRY DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND CLUTTER FROM REAR GARAGE AREA.CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SAME AREA.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.