POPEYE'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED THE (PIC) TO PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLCY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BUS PANS, SCOOPS, TONGS, BOWLS,ETC. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DATED (8/21) MAINTAINED AT TEMPERATURES RANGINGING FROM (46.7F- 48.9F). APPROXIMATELY 18 CASES OF CHICKEN(774LBS),12-LBS OF RED RICE AT 47.F, CAJUN RICE- 48F AND 3-LBS OF COLE SLAW-48.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS) FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PIC DISCARDED APPROX 789 LBS AT COST OF APPROX $ 840.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 46.3F- 48.F . INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIOITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 MICE RODENT DROPPINGS,9 LIVE FLIES,( LARGE/SMALL GNATS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CLOTH ON REAR PREP TABLE NOT INSIDE SANITIZING BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING AND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN ( DEEP FRYERS, OVENS,MICROWAVES,SHELVING RACKS,PREP TABLES COUNTERS,SINKS,HOT HOLDING,ETC)OF DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO SERVICED TO MAINTAINED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENTS, WALLS. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,ETC BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, PALLET,PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ,WALLS, CEILINGS.OBSERVED NO DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. DUSTY CEILING TILES, VENTS, WALLS. FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ,ETC BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ICE MACHINE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNITS, PALLET,PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ,WALLS, CEILINGS.OBSERVED NO DRAIN COVER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NOTED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN. NOTED POOLING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER SINKS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.