POPEYES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE TOP PORTION WAS BEING USED FOR STORING MAYO AND PICKLES WITH ICE BEING USED TO MAITAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. 1DR REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH RESTROOMS ON PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMP IN THE MEN'S HAND SINK WAS 70F AND IN THE WOMEN'S 69.7F MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER(85F) AND COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT VIOLATION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, LIME AND WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES JUST IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES JUST IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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.