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CLEAN RECORD

POPEYE'S #868

5050 S CICERO AVE, Chicago, IL 60638

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

87/100

Inspections

7

Last Inspected

Oct 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

56 total

contamination
2036%
facility
1425%
other
814%
chemical
611%
hygiene
47%
temperature
35%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Code 10

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUOUS LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Code 51

MinorPest

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS.

Code 54

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVING ALONG BASE OF WALL PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL COOLER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Code 55

MinorOther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAININGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 57

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CONDENSOR, FLOOR, WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Code 49

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GRIME ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.