What is Popeye's #863's health inspection score?

Popeye's #863 has a SafeDine safety score of 83 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 #863 last inspected?

Popeye's #863 was last inspected on September 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's #863 have?

Popeye's #863 has 39 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's #863 safe to eat at?

Popeye's #863 has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Popeye's #863 serve?

Popeye's #863 serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Popeye's #863

Name: Popeye's #863
Address: 300 E 35TH ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 83

300 E 35TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/30/2025

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0Good

Chicken•Chinatown

Ranked #191 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Sep 30, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 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

300 E 35TH ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Jan 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

14 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Sep

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass2 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SHEET TRAY STORED UNDER THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEAR THE CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION WHEN DRYING HANDS IN MENTIONED AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK BASIN WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN THE REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. FRIED CHICKEN ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE FOUND AT 115.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RAW CHICKEN. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS IN STANDING WATER IN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA RANGING 53.2F-56.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED 8 BAGS (1 CASE OF RAW CHICKEN) 35LBS AT $150 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 24

Short Form 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
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF IDENTITY AND MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

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 THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OOBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 BIG FLIES AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND DEEP-FRYING AREA. THE ROACH WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2588213 DATED ON 01/18/2024. VIOLATION #16 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO, NOTED ICE PANEL STILL NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION

Basic (5)

−10 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS REACHING 80.0F-90.0F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90-95.1F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER FOR HANDWASHING SINKS TO REACH AND MAINTAIN 100-120F AND FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE WATER WAS POOLING UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE OFFICE SPACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE DRINK DISPENSER WITH DRIED UP BEVERAGE SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−20 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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