POPEYE'S #846 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR STORAGE BIN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BIN WHEN NOT CONTAINED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES AND CEILING AND APPROXIMATELY 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON BOXES, WALLS, INSIDE MOP SINK BASIN , UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DISHWASHING AREA. OBESERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER STATION IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE ON OR AFTER 9/8/22. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION-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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBESERVED NORTH OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP HAS A GAP AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNIT IN WALKIN COOLER, WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS, UNDERSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND BACKSIDE OF MENU BOARD.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND, AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN DISHWASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

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: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BURNT OUT BULB OVER HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBERVED NO HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGERN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.