What is Popeyes #2857's health inspection score?

Popeyes #2857 has a SafeDine safety score of 96 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeyes #2857 last inspected?

Popeyes #2857 was last inspected on August 20, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes #2857 have?

Popeyes #2857 has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes #2857 safe to eat at?

Yes, Popeyes #2857 has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Popeyes #2857 serve?

Popeyes #2857 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeyes #2857

Name: Popeyes #2857
Address: 1600 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60613
Rating: 96

1600 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicken•Lakeview

Ranked #54 of 979 in LakeviewBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 20, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

1600 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60613

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

May

Aug 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2602874 ON 09/16/2024. #51. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ITEMS IN DISREPAIR: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO SPARY SINK LEAKING; FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING; HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PLUMBING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #57. OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLING CERTIIFCATES AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES AND SURFACES OF THE CHICKEN BREADING/PREPARATION STATION TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FLOUR, BATTER, AND VARIOUS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED SHELVES NEXT TO DOORS NEAR THE CHICKEN PREPARATION STATION IN WALK IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE OF FOOD ITEMS AND BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STATION FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING ITEMS IN DISREPAIR: THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO SPARY SINK LEAKING; FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING; HAND SINK IN REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE PLUMBING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO RANDOMLY STOP DISPENSING PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO ALLOW FOR CONSISTENT PAPER TOWEL AVAILABILITY AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLING CERTIIFCATES AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN CERTIFICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED TCS HOT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT DISPLAY WARMER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN/ CHICKEN STRIPS 127F/110F/116F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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