POPEYE'S #862

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES, AND RICE AND BEANS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW THAT HAS COME OFF THE TRACK AND DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE STORED WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID AND DESIGNATED AREA FO EMPLOYE BEVERAGES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2627244 ON 11/18/25. THE VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT REGISTER WIPE HIS NOSE, TOUCH BEARD/ MUSTACHE WHILE AND COUGH ONTO ARMS, PROCEED TO PROCESS CUSTOMER PAYMENT AND LASTLY HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, BISCUITS, SIDES) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF ARMS AFTER SAID ACTIVITIES STATED ABOVE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON SURFACES OF HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIOMENT STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES / SINK BASINS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTICITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020( A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2611603 ON 2/3/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 38)6-202.15 NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. 49)4-601.11(C) MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO, CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING. 51)5-205.15 OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR 55)6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 58)2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE FRONT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP BETWEEN THE DOORS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, FAN COVER AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET, FRONT HAND SINK UNDERNEATH LEAKY PIPE. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FINE SOURCE AND REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND ATTACTED PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WITH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIED AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SELF SERVER POP MACHINE AND COUNTER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVER SUCH AS CHICKEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH TO REMOVE SPLATTER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE STORE INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NEW EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.