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POPEYES

5353 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60656

Restaurant

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243662

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PIC ON PREMISES DURING RE-INSPECTION WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OD TCS FOODS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COLESLAW) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF COOLER DOOR WITH RUST AND METAL BREAKAGE, AND RIPPED METAL WHOLE IN WALL INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED RESIDUE ON SHELVING AND RACKS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND RACKS INSIDE COOLER. -

  • 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. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ESPECIALLY IN THE COOLER UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, VENTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BACK DOOR AND BY THE COLD HOLDING STATION. ALSO, DETERIORATING GROUT IN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOT HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA 100-0367 -

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243348

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK-LIKE, SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES OF CHICKEN UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, NOT MAKING PROPER TEMPERATURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (117.0F-122.0F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135 DEGREE AND HOTTER, AND COLD FOODS AT 41 DEGREES OR COLDER.APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF COOLER DOOR WITH RUST AND METAL BREAKAGE, AND RIPPED METAL WHOLE IN WALL INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED RESIDUE ON SHELVING AND RACKS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND RACKS INSIDE COOLER.

  • 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BACK DOOR AND BY THE COLD HOLDING STATION. ALSO, DETERIORATING GROUT IN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ESPECIALLY IN THE COOLER UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, VENTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOT HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA 100-0367

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071935

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071560

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Found the three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment into floor drain, said clear waste water (no sewage) overflows onto floor after a short time of draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be drained without any overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049866

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and 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
1976164

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975677

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER (IN FRONT SERVICE AREA) SPOUT WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1770604

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND MOPSINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583565

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN FRREZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST PARTICLES AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546233

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREQUENTLY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN. DRAINLINE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1523159

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEEP FRYER CABINETS STORAGE SHELVES COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANINSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER EQUIPMENT HAS EXCESSIVE WATER FOOD DEBRIS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN THE REAR STROAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: TILE NOT MAINTAINED AROUND UTILITY SINK AND BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING INSTUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLER

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1418592

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 5353 N HARLEM AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, LIME AND WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES JUST IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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