POPEYE'S#835 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-202.13 OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCETE, STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, NO AIR GAP OR VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON CHICKEN PREP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE EXTERIOR SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

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: 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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: 6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/FRYING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN FACILITY FRONT AND PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND INCREASE TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN OFFICE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589438 2/9/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I 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. -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. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589438 2/9/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I 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. -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. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.