POPEYE'S #864 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE /BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2-3 LIVE ROACHES AROUND STEAM TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, 5-10 FLYING INSECTS AND 5-10 ANTS AREA IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON HAIR NETS DURING INSPECTION.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRTY ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES.

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 UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRTY ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES.

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.