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POPEYE'S CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POPEYE'S CHICKEN 2556 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
July 18, 2012 License License #2172561
4
Total Violations
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE CORRODED AND THE ICE DISPENSER IS DIRTY. REPAIR,CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD SURFACES.
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: THE FRYERS AND FRONT PREP TABLE ARE GREASY, CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL. THE FRONT DRAWER COOLER IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COOLER.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND GROUT WORK ARE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA, THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY, LIGHT COLORED AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS, BASEBOARDS AND GROUT WORK ARE DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION AREA, THE WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IS DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY, LIGHT COLORED AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections