What is Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits's health inspection score?

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits has a SafeDine safety score of 84 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 Chicken & Biscuits last inspected?

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits was last inspected on October 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits have?

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits has 24 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits safe to eat at?

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits serve?

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

Official Health Record

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits

Name: Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Address: 50 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 84

50 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/27/2025

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0Good

Chicken•Near West Side

Ranked #105 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Oct 27, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 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

50 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Jul

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(1/4" GAPS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP STATION, MUST REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE PREP AREAA TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE

Base deductions−11 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR BISCUIT PREP COOLER AND CONVECTION OVENS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOLER.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High7 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE AND LEFT DOORS FOR THE 3 DOOR BISCUIT COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AROUND THE TOP SIDE OF THE MICROWAVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND HOT HOLDING AREA.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND BISCUIT OVENS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR ANY OF THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total2 risk factors

68/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE)ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND C02 CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F AND REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN (48.7-65.7F) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND COLESLAW (53.6F). APPROXIMATELY 560 POUND OF CHICKEN AND 3 POUNDS OF COLESLAW DISCARDED. TOTAL COST $1,242. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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