POPEYE'S

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Contamination not prevented during storage/ preparation. Found employees cleaning 2 large ceiling vents above drive through station area where beverages ( ice tea and lemonade) are made, open ice bin at soda station, observed chunks of dust falling allover and around food storage and equipment. Instructed to protect food and equipment with a tarp when cleaning vents above. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Wire shelf placed above beans and rice hot holding station where items that are stored above can fall in food bins. instructed to remove shelf or replace with one that doesn't allow items to fall through.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Out side garbage area not maintained, garbage is piling high above dumpster rim, covers wide open, instructed manager to maintain out side garbage area and keep lids down. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTEY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA ON CHICKEN PANS, SAUCE CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD BOXES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND FLYING NEAR BEVERAGE STATION FLOOR DRAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL ITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, RED BEAN AND RICE, MASHED POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622963 ON 08/27/25 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS....OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING SAUCES, CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON HANDSINK BASIN IN REAR PREP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK CRAWLING BEETLES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED. ON SITE FOR FOLLOWUP AND ACTIVITY CONTINUES NOTING APPROXIMATLEY 70 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH, AND STORAGE AREAS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE/ SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ON CARDBOARD BOXES CONTAINING SAUCES, CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON HANDSINK BASIN IN REAR PREP. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK CRAWLING BEETLES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ACCROSS FROM ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLING WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO WARMER ACROSS FROM FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATTION AS REQUIRED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT ON-SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RAW CHICKEN, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND WASHROOMS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICES INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK AND 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DRIVE-THRU AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEAR DRIVE-THRU WINDOW) TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-204.18. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11. NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11. OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114. OBSERVED BICYCLE STORED IN DRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE IT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PF VIOLATION FROM 08/14/24, REPORT #2600210 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. CITATION ISSUED. https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/cdph/FoodProtection/EmployeeHealthPolicySample.pdf

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND A WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 46.6 F AND 66.0F, PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN OVERNIGHT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED MANAGER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS ( MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOG BOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED FROZEN FRIES IN THE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR UNIT SPILLED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN FRON OF 3 C SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW THE FLOOR TO BE EASILY CLEANED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BICYCLE STORED IN DRY FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE IT.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED ON THE SITE. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WAS GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION WAS ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR AND OTHER PRODUCTS. CLEAN EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED AND HOT HOLDING STATION SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD RUNNING WATER KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STRIPPED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE KNOB.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALL FLOOR DRAINS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPLATTER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS ABOVE THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.