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POPEYE'S CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POPEYE'S CHICKEN 5248 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
May 2, 2011 Canvass License #30212
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #361345,11-03-10 NOT CORRECTED,FOUND #35 WALL TILES MISSING IN PREP AREA NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND # 36 LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED UNDER WARMER,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-09-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES AND LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE SHATTER RESISTANT OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 1 WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS CLINGING TO WALLLS,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AND TILES NEAR HANDSINK AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLDY MATERIALS CLINGING TO WALLLS,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALLS AND TILES NEAR HANDSINK AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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