What is Popeyes's health inspection score?

Popeyes 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 last inspected?

Popeyes was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeyes have?

Popeyes has 18 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeyes safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Popeyes

Name: Popeyes
Address: 11350 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 96

11350 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #238 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-5

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 95/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (96/100) 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

Nov 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov

Jun 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul

Aug 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. 30 IN THE CORNER AND ON THE EQUIPMENT SURFACE IN THE DRIVE THROUGH; 10 BY THE REAR DOOR; 10 UNDER THE SHELF BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND 10 IN THE CORNER UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FRYER SURFACE WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 UPON RE-INSPECTION INSPECTOR OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 15 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET UNDER ALL SHELVES, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LARGE FLY FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYERS AND ALONG PIPING BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
5-103.11 (B) OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ONLY REACHING 94.4F AND WOMAN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK ONLY REACHING 90F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100F AND HOTWATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION, HOT WATER REACHED 113F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C).
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11 OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY POSTED. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER HAD THE SUMMARY STORED IN BINDER. INSTRUCTED TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-010 (b).

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING GROUT ON WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 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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