POPEYE'S#835 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREPERATION/FRYING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE LOCATED IN ALL FOOD PREPARATIION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHEESE, MAYO AT TEMPERATURES 75 DEGREES. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPRX 5LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPRX $4.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT WHERE SANDWICHES ARE MADE HOLDING AT 77.3 DEGREES. UNIT DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL CONDIMENTS (CHEESE,MAYO) UNIT TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR AND DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

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: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

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: OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS.

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: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. FLOORS VERY SLIPPERY 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: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER.

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: OBSERVED THE EDGE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE DAMAGED AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.

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: OBSERVED THE EDGE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE DAMAGED AND OPEN. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND OR HARBORING.

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.