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Popeye's #864

Restaurant

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Aug 1, 2022 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice machine contaminated with black and pink slime dripping onto ice served to customers.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine interior had excessive black and pink slimy buildup dripping directly onto ice for human consumption.
  • Multiple live roaches found near steam table and 3-compartment sink; flying insects and ants observed in front and rear service areas.
  • Two employees working without hair restraints; broken paper towel dispenser at rear handwashing sink.
  • Dirty walls and ceilings throughout facility; food debris accumulated on floors, under equipment, and in corners; grease buildup on cooking equipment and prep tables; two employees lacked 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 #16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED 2-3 LIVE ROACHES AROUND STEAM TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, 5-10 FLYING INSECTS AND 5-10 ANTS AREA IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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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, 2022FailVIEWING NOW

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, 2021Conditional

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

5 violations