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POPEYE'S Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POPEYE'S 616 E 103RD ST, CHICAGO 60628 Restaurant
August 30, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2578249
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #3
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL STILL ON PREMISES. 28 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE FLYING AND ON WALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
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.
Violation #53
MAJOR
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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