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Popeyes # 2836

Chain

1949 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Logan Square

Sep 23, 2026 — Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Extensive rust throughout walk-in cooler and unresolved violations from previous inspection remain unfixed.

Key Findings

  • Plastic crates used for elevation in walk-in cooler, which is not an approved storage method.
  • Rusty metal shelving in coleslaw cooler requires replacement.
  • Bicycles stored in dry food storage room.
  • Previous violations from April 2026 inspection not corrected: deteriorating insulated piping, torn cooler door curtain, widespread rust on cooler walls and shelving, and missing allergen training certificates for certified food managers.

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 #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE SMALL ONE DOOR COLESLAW COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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Inspection History

Popeyes # 2836 has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 30, 2026.

Sep 30, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

3 violations
Sep 23, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

4 violations
Apr 20, 2026Pass

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations