POPEYES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FREEZER UNIT AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE REAR HOT WATER TANK UNIT SHOWED MANAGER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS ALSO,SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.

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 SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON MONITOR MENU BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGES SHOWED MANAGER AND TO 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 MISSING COVING WALL TILE ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL TILES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AT CEILING REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR 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 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ETC. UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS SHOWED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS SHOWED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.