What is Popeye's #815's health inspection score?

Popeye's #815 has a SafeDine safety score of 87 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 #815 last inspected?

Popeye's #815 was last inspected on March 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's #815 have?

Popeye's #815 has 36 total violations across 16 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's #815 safe to eat at?

Yes, Popeye's #815 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 Popeye's #815 serve?

Popeye's #815 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeye's #815

Name: Popeye's #815
Address: 3204 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 87

3204 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/23/2026

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0Excellent

American•Pilsen

Ranked #129 of 411 in PilsenBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 82/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (87/100) 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

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

Jan

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Dec 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Dec

Mar 2026

2 inspections

6 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint1 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM UNDERSIDES OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING,REAR OF MENU BOARD & WIRES,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS AND ROLLING RACK,UNUSED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND FRYERS,MISSING WALL BASES IN LOCKER AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT BULBS AT HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SERVING LINE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High1 Med6 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

23/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANTIATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN, OPERATING AND SERVING THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH A FOOD CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NEVER STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BASIN. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (95F) AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM (RANGING FROM 83.8F-86F) DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-501.114 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AND 0 PPM OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM IN THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
7-202.12 OBSERVED THE FACILITY HANGING "HOT SHOT INSECT KILLING" DEVICES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES OR TOXINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN ADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT; AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION, HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS ONLY REACHING 96F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 110F AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION, BY THE TIME THE AREA SUPERVISOR ARRIVED, ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED THAT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WAS NOT MAINTAINED, WITH EXCESSIVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND GARBAGE SCATTERED ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND NEVER ALLOW THE GARBAGE TO ACCUMULATE ON THE GROUND AREA SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED THE FACILITY STORING DIRTY DISHES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A PERSON ON DUTY THAT HOLDS AN ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE BEING PLACED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PLACE ANY PEST DEVICES, ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST DEVICES.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 OBSERVED AN INADEQUATE AIR GAP PROVIDED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST A 6 INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND PIPE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVERED BEHIND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE SOUP UNIT LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLOUR, FOOD, GREASE, AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING UNITS, AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FOOD PREP. OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High

3 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVES AT 12:05 PM
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
2-301.14 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S HANDS SOILED WITH MASHED POTATOES IN FRONT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TURN ON WATER SPOUT AT SODA DISPENSER MACHINE AND RINSE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDS TO PACKAGE OTHER FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT ADEQUATELY WASHING THEIR HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF THEIR ARMS DURING FOOD PREPARATION, AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY, TO REMOVE SOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK ONLY ADEQUATELY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E) FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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