What is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen's health inspection score?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 87 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 Louisiana Kitchen last inspected?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen was last inspected on April 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has 15 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen safe to eat at?

Yes, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has an excellent safety record with a score of 87/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen serve?

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

Official Health Record

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Name: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Address: 1251 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 87

1251 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicken•West Loop

Ranked #690 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Apr 7, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

1.9

Avg Violations

12 months 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

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-13

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

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

1251 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

Jun 2023

3 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SUGAR SPILLAGE IN CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT REAR DISHWASH/PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2576874 CONDUCTED ON 6/6/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57) 2-102.13: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−20 pts

Jun 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MINOR RESIDUE AND POP BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CHUTE ON THE CUSTOMER POP MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A TIGHT-FITTING LID. THE DUMPSTER CURRENTLY HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING LID; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK NOT WORKING WHEN YOU TURN BOTH KNOBS. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD PARTICLES FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Base deductions−12 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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