8732 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Far South SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Live flies found in food prep area; dumpster area overflowing with garbage and flies outside.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
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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6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH ALL LIDS OPENED AND GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FLIES FLYING AROUND ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA GROUND NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSE AT ALL TIMES AND CLEAN THE GROUND AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
Popeye's #864 has had 15 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 16, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.