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Popeye's #864

Restaurant

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Feb 22, 2022 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Unlabeled bulk containers of rice and flour stored without identification.

Key Findings

  • Bulk containers of rice and flour had no labels identifying contents.
  • Reach-in prep cooler gaskets were encrusted with food buildup.
  • Cooking equipment exterior was coated with accumulated grease and food debris.
  • Two employees lacked required food handler certificates.

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 #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Violation code #47 โ€” FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

3 violations
Apr 7, 2025Conditional

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations
Apr 18, 2024Pass

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

3 violations
Apr 1, 2024Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

3 violations
Mar 22, 2024Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 26, 2023Conditional

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

15 violations
Jun 21, 2023Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

14 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 16, 2023Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

15 violations
Standout inspection
Jun 9, 2023Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

20 violations
Aug 8, 2022Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation
Standout inspection
Aug 1, 2022Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

8 violations
Feb 22, 2022PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

5 violations
Standout inspection
Feb 14, 2022Fail

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

9 violations
Dec 20, 2021Conditional

Short Form Complaint โ€” A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

5 violations