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POPEYE'S CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POPEYE'S CHICKEN 5248 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO 60641 Restaurant
January 24, 2017 Canvass License #30212
5
Total Violations
1
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS ON THE EAST SIDE ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA (WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE)AND MAINTAIN. BLACK PLASTIC COVING/BASEBOARD BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RIPPED OFF/LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND RE GLUE.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.
Violation #42
MAJOR
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS IN THE PREP AREA AND SERVING AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
Unwashed produce can harbor pathogens and chemical residues.
Raw fruits and vegetables must be washed before use.
Wash thoroughly under running water; Before cutting, combining, cooking, or serving; Remove soil and contaminants.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections