PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
POPEYE'S CHICKEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
August 7, 2020
Complaint
License #30212
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
Violation Details
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR DISH, NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE OF PREP NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISION AT EACH HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Food Code Requirement
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Specific Requirements
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.12, 6-301.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS @ 45.3F - 48.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS WHILE IN COLD HOLDING. OPERATOR DISCARDED 10LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $70. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN TENDERS @ 45.3F - 48.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS WHILE IN COLD HOLDING. OPERATOR DISCARDED 10LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $70. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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