Popeyes
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
67
Score
Popeyes, located at 9516 S Vincennes Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on January 14, 2026, resulting in a score of 67. This inspection identified eight minor violations. Across 17 scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jul 3, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
67
Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 28, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 21, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Sep 4, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation.
90
Aug 21, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Jun 8, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
May 29, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Dec 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 29, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 5, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Jan 29, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: PACKAGES OF FROZEN MEAT SITTING IN WATER IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR USE THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT CLEAN (WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP) AND MUST BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. -THE MONITORS IN THE FRONT. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BUN TOASTER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING LEAKS MUST BE FIXED AND MAINTAINED: -LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK. -LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE UNDER THE FAR-RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE BISCUIT OVEN).
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS. THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE DINING ROOMN WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRACK IN THE WALL BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (WITH THE LEAKS) AND BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND REPLACE/PROVIDE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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