What is Popeye's #862's health inspection score?

Popeye's #862 has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Popeye's #862 last inspected?

Popeye's #862 was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's #862 have?

Popeye's #862 has 34 total violations across 16 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's #862 safe to eat at?

Yes, Popeye's #862 has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Popeye's #862 serve?

Popeye's #862 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeye's #862

Name: Popeye's #862
Address: 818 E 47TH ST, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 92

818 E 47TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Excellent

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #263 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

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

818 E 47TH ST, Chicago, IL 60653

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Oct

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Nov

Dec 2025

2 inspections

7 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

10 records on file

5 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627244 ON 11/18/25. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL

Base deductions−8 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT REGISTER WIPE HIS NOSE, TOUCH BEARD/ MUSTACHE WHILE AND COUGH ONTO ARMS, PROCEED TO PROCESS CUSTOMER PAYMENT AND LASTLY HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, BISCUITS, SIDES) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF ARMS AFTER SAID ACTIVITIES STATED ABOVE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON SURFACES OF HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIOMENT STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES / SINK BASINS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTICITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020( A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATI

Base deductions−21 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE AND COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Dec 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORE INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN FLOOR AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, CHICKEN PREP STATION, UNDER SINKS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−6 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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