POPEYE'S #815 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 103F FOR THE FINAL RINSE (PER GAUGE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HOT WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 180F AT ALL TIMES. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A BUCKET OF ICE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 1 LB OF RAW CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND ALWAYS USE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON VARIOUS NON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING CONSTANTLY FROM THE HOT WATER HEATER BOOSTER ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED A CONSTANT WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING LEAKING INTO GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS OR REPLACE ENTIRE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY 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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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.