POPEYE'S CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COLESLAW RANGING FROM 59F-61F IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS KEEP ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 48F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SAID UNIT MAINTAINS AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS IN THE REAR, AND ABOUT 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER AND THE WALL. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES FLYING BEHIND THE SODA POP CONDENSER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER AND ON ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE WALLS WITH CRACK AND CEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CEVICES. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE REGROUTED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AS WELL AS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.