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POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POPEYE'S CHICKEN & BISCUITS (AKA: POPEYE'S) 50 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60612 Restaurant
October 27, 2025 Short Form Complaint License #2822855
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections