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Popeye's #812 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Popeye's #812 (AKA: Popeye's) 2355 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
June 18, 2018 Canvass License #2555774
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. FRIED CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE OPE AND OPERATING WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR HANDLE WAS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION JUST BY OPENING A REFRIGERATION DOOR.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DEEP FRYERS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT SHIELDS AT ALL TIMES.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections