POPEYE'S CHICKEN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: THE REAR REACH IN THE FREEZER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.4F. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE THE TCS FOODS (ITEMS WERE 40.2-41.4F) AND RELOCATE ITEMS TO COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND FIXED TO WHERE IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT FREEZING TEMPERATURE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY A CDPH INSPECTOR. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD/IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND/OR HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND AT BOTH FAUCETS ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKS AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA NEED TO BE REGROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.