POPEYE'S CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WOMANS WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 200 RAT DROPPINGS AND A LIVE RAT IN THE OUTDOOR STORAGE GARAGE. NO FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT ITEMS STORED IN THE GARAGE. GARAGE USED FOR STORAGE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OFFICE DOCUMENTS. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND LIVE RATS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE STORAGE AREA FOR RATS. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ANY NOTED HOLES OR OPENINGS MUST BE SEAL AND ALL CARDBOARD REMOVED FROM THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NEXT TO THE GARAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. TALL REACH-IN BISCUIT COOLER DOOR WITH HOLE AND SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS, ENCRUSTED IN THE FRYER WHEELS AND IN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS OF THE SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEXT TO DEEP FRYER IN COOKING AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES IN THE CEILING AND UPPER WALL OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHICKEN PREP/FRYER AREA. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE LEFT NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPAIR BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPAIR BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

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.