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Popeyes Chicken
156 N Wabash Ave Fl 1, Chicago 60601 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Apr 16, 2026
22
Inspections on record
10
Times passed
7
Times failed
Violations cited on Apr 16, 2026
- #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 29, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 18, 2019 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2019 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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Popeyes Chicken — questions
- Did Popeyes Chicken pass its last health inspection?
- Popeyes Chicken at 156 N Wabash Ave Fl 1 was inspected on Apr 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
- What violations were cited at Popeyes Chicken?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: : 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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