POPEYE'S

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING 46.7-62.4F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. GHOST PEPPER WINGS (48.9F), CHICKEN QUARTERS (60.9F-61.3F), 3 BOXES OF CHICKEN CUT UP (46.7-47.9F), COLESLAW (48.9F), CHICKEN TENDERLOINS (62.4F), SPICY TNEDERS (48.3F), RICE (62.4F) MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL AFFECTED FOOD. INSTRUCTED COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41 F OR BELOW AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 400LBS AT $1,500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 50.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH IN ORDER GET TAG REMOVED.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-4 VACCUM PACKAGED CHICKEN STORED IN THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BOTH COMPARTMENTS DID NOT HAVE RUNNING COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE CUP STORED IN THE COLESLAW STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER READY TO EAT FOODS AN OTHER FOOD ITEMS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING KITCHENWARE (METAL DEEP PANS, AND CLEAR FOOD BINS AND LIDS) NOT INVERTED AND WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH SAID KITCHENWARE AND TO INVERT SAID ITEMS TO REFRAIN FROM CONTAMINATING CLEAN DISHWARE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER ON THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE SAID BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA (UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER RESIDUE ABOVE THE DEEP-FRYING STATION TO THE FAR RIGHT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID RESIDUE FROM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN - Comments: OBSERVED CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED ON DOOR ENTRANCE DOOR WITH ADVERTISEMENTS ON NOVEMBER 13, 2022 AT 9:55PM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGNAGE SHALL NOT BE ALTERED, COVERED NOR REMOVED. FACILITY HAD ADVERTISEMENTS REMOVED AT THE TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 11/14/22 AND LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNAGE VISIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 70 F. MANAGER HAD HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2566282 DATED 10-31-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TREAT ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES. SAID REPORT ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT. OBSERVED 7 SMALL FLIES AND 6 ROACHES; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 2 DEAD LARGE RODENTS IN DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AREA; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA INCLUDING NEAR SERVICE LINE, NEAR DISHES, AND NEAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BROKEN DRAIN CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK. FAUCET CANNOT BE TURNED OFF AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2510735 DATED 6-3-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS, REMOVE CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND TO ACQUIRE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; OBSERVED CARDBOARD SHELVING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN WALLS, AND ENSURE EVERY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE NOT PROPERLY FITTING. CAUSING WATER LEAK AT TIMES WHEN IT DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND OTHER DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER LINED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. FOOD PREP AREA, FRONT AREA UNDER CASH REGISTER COUNTER, NEAR FOOD HOT HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT OF FACILITY, REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT IN NEED OF REPAIR AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR HOT WATER UNIT, CARDBOARD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OIL ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE CONTAMINATION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES AND WHEELS OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE FRYERS AND LINE(PIPE) ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.