POPEYE'S #863 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OOBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8-10 BIG FLIES AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON SITE. THE BIG FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND DEEP-FRYING AREA. THE ROACH WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOT FOOD ITEMS ON THE FRONT PREP LINE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE LOWER CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.