POPEYE'S CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-12-15 NOT CORRECTED. #33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRONT SERVICE PREP ONE DOOR COOLERS (2) WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #42- ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP SHELVING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR TAPE AS LINER FOR THE EXTERIOR OF FRONT COOLERS. DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER FREEZER.

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: RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE THE SMALL COOLER DOOR TO THE CHICKEN COOKING LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PEELING PAINT/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: MISSING GLASS/PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER.

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 INTO BUCKET UNDER THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. 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.