POPEYE'S #862 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT REGISTER WIPE HIS NOSE, TOUCH BEARD/ MUSTACHE WHILE AND COUGH ONTO ARMS, PROCEED TO PROCESS CUSTOMER PAYMENT AND LASTLY HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CHICKEN, BISCUITS, SIDES) WITHOUT WASHING HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED PORTIONS OF ARMS AFTER SAID ACTIVITIES STATED ABOVE, IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, ON SURFACES OF HOT WATER TANK, CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIOMENT STORED ON SHELVING UNITS, ICE MACHINE ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES / SINK BASINS IN MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTICITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT NEAR DRIVE THRU WINDOW LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

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 BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST 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 BROKEN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WIRED SHELVING RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST 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.