POPEYE'S CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2116803 12/7/17 NOT CORRECTED #19-STILL OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.OBSERVED AN APPX."3-4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS ON ALL 3 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MIDDLE DOOR PANEL ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNDERSIDES AND INTERIOR UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOLLIES,WHEEL BASES OF CHICKEN TUMBLER MACHINE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND TABLE IT SITS ON IN BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVER & COMPRESSOR UNIT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND DRAINS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALL BASES AND EQUIPMENT,ESPECIALLY IN BASEMENT FROM SEWER BACK UP.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND UNDER TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR TABLE.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE NEAR ICE MACHINE,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL OUTLETS ,CRACKS AND CREVICES,HOLE IN CEILING NEAR SANDWICH PREP COOLER,PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE FOUL ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CABINET IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.