POPEYES FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,FRONT COUNTER SMALL PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANEL AND MISSING LEG ON SHELVING UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2523784 8/9/21 NOT CORRECTED#38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES APPX. 75 OR MORE IN SUCH AREAS SUCH AS IN REAR STORAGE ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,AT FRONT REGISTERS AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SAFE IN OFFICE AREA,DINING AREA ON BENCH,INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF BOX.DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED AND AREAS ARE BEING SANITIZED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.PEST CONTROL HAS SERVICED PREMISES ON 8/9,8/11 & 8/13.CONTINUE TO HAVE SERVICE UNTIL ELIMINATED AND MONITOR AREAS.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT NOR MIDDLE PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES APPX. 150 OR MORE IN SUCH AREAS AS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT HOLDING CABINET,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BASES AND ON TOP OF A BOX ON FLOOR,AT FRONT REGISTERS,ON SHELVING UNITS AT OFFICE AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS AT SINKS AND TOILETS,DINING AREA ON BENCHS AND LEDGES OF SEATS AND ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME,INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA.ALSO APPX. 5-8 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN GARBAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR,FRONT COUNTER SMALL PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL PANEL AND MISSING LEG ON SHELVING UNIT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS,ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES,ICE BUILD UP ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ,FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST MAKE CONCRETE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, ETC IS HELD AND BOXED. ALSO FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS FRIED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND ALL RACKS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.113(A) Inspector Comments: FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: FOUND VENTS OVER FRYER FILLED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AN MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2473208 1/27/2021 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CASHIER/SODA DISPENSER STATION ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS , UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA,OFFICE AREA,REAR GARAGE. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEES ARE NOW AND HAVE REMOVED ACTIVITY AND CLEANING AFFECTED AREAS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, ETC IS HELD AND BOXED. ALSO FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS FRIED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER CASHIER/SODA DISPENSER STATION ALONG ENTIRE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS (60) FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPING UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ALL RACKS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND VENTS OVER FRYER FILLED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AN MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHOULD BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, THE CHICKEN PREP SINK, AND STEAMER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN 105 DEGREE F) IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING IS 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $30 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING CART IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WALL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR OVENS, NON-WORKING FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK IN FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED REPORT DATED 01/08/2019, INSPECTION #2244186 # 58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING CART IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WALL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR OVENS, NON-WORKING FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST RE-GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BISCUIT COOLER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING CART IN BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND WALL, STAINLESS STEEL SHELF NEAR OVENS, NON-WORKING FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND DRAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.