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Popeye's #864

Restaurant

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Dec 20, 2021 — Short-form complaint

Conditional

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

No written procedures or supplies for handling vomiting and diarrheal events.

Key Findings

  • Facility lacked written procedures and cleanup supplies for vomiting or diarrheal incidents, including sanitizer effective against norovirus.
  • Food debris and spills found throughout facility on floors and surfaces; deep cleaning required under shelving, in prep areas, and on cooking equipment.
  • Multiple staff members improperly wearing face masks below their chins while serving food, violating Illinois mask mandate.
  • No food handler certificates found for employees on site; records must be maintained.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #5 — PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Popeye's #864 has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 16, 2026.

Sep 16, 2026Conditional

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Apr 7, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Apr 18, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
Apr 1, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Mar 22, 2024Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 26, 2023Conditional

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

15 violations
Jun 21, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

14 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

15 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 9, 2023Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

20 violations
Aug 8, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Aug 1, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 22, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 14, 2022Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Dec 20, 2021ConditionalVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

5 violations