What is Popeye's # 866's health inspection score?

Popeye's # 866 has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeye's # 866 last inspected?

Popeye's # 866 was last inspected on May 13, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's # 866 have?

Popeye's # 866 has 41 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's # 866 safe to eat at?

Yes, Popeye's # 866 has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Popeye's # 866 serve?

Popeye's # 866 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeye's # 866

Name: Popeye's # 866
Address: 7617 S RACINE AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 85

7617 S RACINE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/13/2026

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0Excellent

American•Auburn Gresham

Ranked #24 of 35 in Auburn GreshamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: May 13, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

10x

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 83/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

Dec

May 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Jan 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

May

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Short Form Complaint

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS AND WALLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK COOLERS IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LID ON RICE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CO2 TANK,GARBAGE CANS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,DRIP TRAY ON SODA MACHINE AT DRIVE THRU,UNUSED PREP COOLER,SODA RACK,PREP TABLES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

56/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN WALL BASES AND GAP IN WALL NEXT TO BISCUIT PREP TABLE,INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CONDUIT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE & ALONG BOTH SIDES OF CONDUIT LEADING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CREVICES OF UNDER SIDE OF PREP EQUIPMENT,MIXED IN WITH TRASH ,FOOD DEBRIS AND BAGS ON FLOOR UNDER SAME.ALSO APPX.30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNITS AND OUTLET BOX AT DRIVE-THRU.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/5/24.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCT STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,CRACKS AND CREVICES.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576986 6/8/23 NOT CORRECTED #47 4-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49- 4-602.13 : OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.#57- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING, PREP STATIONS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(B).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED GASKETS IN THE THAWING COOLER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THAWING COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED IN THE HALLWAY IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total2 risk factors

70/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS,ETC). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

May 22

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON HOT HOLDING CABINET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR CHICKEN FRYER PREP AREA.

Base deductions−8 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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