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Popeye's #864

Restaurant

8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Far South Side

Apr 1, 2024 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

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

Heavy grease and food debris accumulated on cooking equipment and throughout prep areas.

Key Findings

  • Grease buildup and food debris found on interior and exterior surfaces of fryers, holding units, shelving, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, and freezers.
  • Leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink required repair.
  • Food debris and grease buildup observed under all cooking equipment, prep tables, along walls, and in corners of prep and storage areas.
  • Stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, plus dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area.

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 #49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

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, 2021Conditional

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

5 violations