POPEYE'S#835 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPERTOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. #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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 22 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND ICE MACHINE, ON ROLLING CARTS, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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: OBSERVED ROLLING CARTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, FRYERS (WHEELS) THROUGHOUT THE CHICKEN PREP AREA, AND THE COOLING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVY AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION S (3 COMPARTMENTS, WASHBOWL, 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 63-72F. NOTED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION S (3 COMPARTMENTS, WASHBOWL, 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED IN PREP AREAS, ALL RANGING BETWEEN 63-72F. NOTED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.