Did Popeye'S #861 pass its last health inspection?

Popeye'S #861 at 7430 S Stony Island Ave was inspected on Dec 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at Popeye'S #861?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE

What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Popeye'S #861

7430 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago 60649 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Dec 18, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Dec 18, 2025

#1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TSC FOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CHICKEN, POTATOES AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE ORIGINAL PERSON AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BREADING TABLE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAAIN
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, DISH AREA, AND MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Dec 18, 2025	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 7, 2025	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 24, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 30, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 2, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 7, 2024	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 18, 2024	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 27, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 21, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 7, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 5, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 31, 2022	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
May 5, 2022	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Mar 31, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 2, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Oct 22, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jul 15, 2020	License	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Popeye'S #861 — questions

Did Popeye'S #861 pass its last health inspection?: Popeye'S #861 at 7430 S Stony Island Ave was inspected on Dec 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Popeye'S #861?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE
What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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