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POPEYES

1959 W HOWARD ST · Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645400

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573542

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRIANTS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMAULTION OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRYERS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN NEAR REAR MOP SINK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572837

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOT PRESENT.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-12

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES NEED EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRIANTS

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMAULTION OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR THAT CONNECTS TO THE WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN ALL GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT INCLUDING: EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,FLOOR ROLLERS, SIDES OF FRYERS, ALL SHELVING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND REAR, CONDIMENT/ SAUSE HOLDER, EXTERIOR REFRIGERATORS, EXTERIOR DOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER/ WALK IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES OF WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND MAINTAIN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS FOUND AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURES OF 68.4F FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 115F DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL FRYERS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED FLOORS IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREA, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND DISHWASHING AREA UNCLEAN. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN NEAR REAR MOP SINK AND UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569960

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569639

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR COOKING AREA. REMOVE ALL WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 2564641 DATED 9/22/22 THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.#49 FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. #55 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568757

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW CHICKEN IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HOT WATER AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY HAS BEEN MEASURED BETWEEN 86.9-87.9F AND RE-MEASURED DURING THE EXIT INTERVIEW AT 100F; THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PAPER TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN THE FACILITY. THE MACHINE STILL SEEMS TO BE IN DISREPAIR. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564641

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564131

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN EACH SECTION SCATTERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BACK DRY STORAGE AREA: NEAR FLOOR DRAINS, MOP SINK, CEILING, WALLS, AND DRY STORAGE BOXES. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. THE FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE SMALL BLACK FLIES, USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SINGLE-USE CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BACK PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. THE FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR INTERIOR OF FRYER LOCATED NEAR EXPEDITE STATION AND FLOORING IN THE FRYER AREA.---RUSTED SHELVING FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASY TO MONITOR UNDERNEATH THAT MEETS FOOD STANDARDS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMILATION IN WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS/EQUIPMENT SOILED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEXT TO MICROWAVE AND UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR MICROWAVE, CASTER WHEELS ON ALL COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, ON EXTERIOR COOKLINE EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF SMALL PREP-COOLER NEAR FRONT REGISTER ENTRANCE. THE FACILITY MUST BE DETAIL-CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA.---MOP SINK HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP WAS NOT FOUND STORED CORRECTLY IN-BETWEEN USE. MOPS SHALL BE PLACED IN A POSITION ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 06/24/22. REPORT #:2559882 6-201.11 EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559882

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 PREVIOUS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, SMALL COOLER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. SMALL COOLER IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ESPECIALLY AT RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559411

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. UPON MY REQUEST NAPKINS PROVIDED AT PAPER DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 52.1F,61.8F, AND 62.2F. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS AT TEMP OF 51F.MARINATED CHICKEN DRUMS AT 46F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 48.2F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT 84.3F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND A SMALL COOLER NOT IN WORKING CONDITION WITH FOOD STORED IN IT(MARINATE SAUCES) TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON-SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, AS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PREP-LINE COOLER NEAR THE WALK-IN FREEZER IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ESPECIALLY AT RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS GREASE BUILT ON FLOORS IN COOKING AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554564

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554475

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE APPROXIMATELY 25, FRONT PREP 20, DISH ROOM, AND OFFICE 20-30. NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW SILL 5, NOTED RAT DROPPINGS, 4 IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP STATIONS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554392

Location recorded for this inspection · POPEYES · 1959 W HOWARD ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR STORAGE ABOT 50, FRONT PREPARE 25-35, DISH ROOM, AND OFFICE 20-30. NOTED DROPPINGS ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH WINDOW SILL 20-30 DROPPINGS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOTED NORWAY RAT ACTIVITY ON THE SERVICE REPORT DATED 4-6-22. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD CONTAINERS, PREP STATIONS, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS INSIDE AND OUT WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.113(B) MISSING LID FOR THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. OPEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE GREASE CONTAINER AND PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.110 FOOD DEBRIS AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE, PILED WOOD, AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS AS WELL. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #54 FOR CITATION.

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How results compare in ZIP 60626

177 of 236 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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