Popeye's #812 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWNISH, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE NOTED ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PLASTIC ICE DISPENSING SHOOT ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY WITH BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND BROKEN, MISSING TOP PORTION OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BOTH.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: METAL WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND RUSTED WITH OPEN METAL GAPS AND SEAMS IN THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: CRACKED AND MISSING CERAMIC COVING ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING STATION AND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

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: CRACKED AND MISSING CERAMIC COVING ALONG THE WALL BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING STATION AND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

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.