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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
January 8, 2024 Complaint License #2555774
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SANDWICH, COLESLAW, MASHED POTATOES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINAINED TO PREVET THE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND GREASE. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK LEAKING. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION ON SIDES OR UNDER SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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 #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SPACES BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP POOLING WATER FROM LEAKING SINK. REAR PREP OF FACILITY INCLUDING NEAR PREP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE REGROUTED. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SPACES BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP POOLING WATER FROM LEAKING SINK. REAR PREP OF FACILITY INCLUDING NEAR PREP SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST BE REGROUTED. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
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.

Health Department Information

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