Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for POPEYES on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610748
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588118
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE SYRUP DISPENSING CONTAINERS.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577607
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARDS FROM THE FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562561
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561938
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561746
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 74.7F THROUGH MIXING VALVE AT COMBINATION FAUCET ON SINK LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 73.5 AT COMBINATION FAUCETS. 2 DAYS HAS BEEN GIVEN TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F THROUGH A COMBINATION FAUCET OR MIXING VALVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500670
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED TILES ON REAR WALL AND BASEBOARD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370153
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR..
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (BY CHICKEN PREP AREA).
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2345447
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321090
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FREEZER UNIT AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE REAR HOT WATER TANK UNIT SHOWED MANAGER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS ALSO,SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON MONITOR MENU BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGES SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING COVING WALL TILE ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL TILES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AT CEILING REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ETC. UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS SHOWED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288274
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282523
Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. CORE VIOLATION OBSERVED -12/10/2018-12/18/2018 REPORT#2243348 AND REPORT#2243662. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2243348-12/10/2018 AND REPORT#2243662-12/18/2018 : OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 -
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How results compare in ZIP 60656
45 of 65 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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