POPEYE'S LOUISIANA KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES; 10 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP, 10 IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 6 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR TREATMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.