POPEYE'S Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: FOUND THE PIC WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AND WARMERS WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH MISSING/WORN GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

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: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS AND FLOORS NOT REGULARLY CLEANED. FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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: FOUND THE WALLS, VENTS AND FLOORS NOT REGULARLY CLEANED. FOUND ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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.