POPEYES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGIANL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. NO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL HARBORAGE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE BETWEEN USES. STORE ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER TO PREVENT HAND CONTAMINATION

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED INSIDE WALK IN REFRIGERATOR UNDERNEATH WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. RESTORE AREA UNDER WALK IN FREEZER DOOR TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY HANDWASHING SINK FOR CHICKEN FRYING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DRAINING INTO BUCKET. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIOIRTY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TOILET SEAT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACED DURING INSPECTION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MAIN COOKING CHICKEN FRYING AREA REAPIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND MAKE SURE SINK IS PROPERLY REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR IN MAIN COOLING AREA AND IN MAIN WAREWAHING AREA WITH GROUT MISSING IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

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: OBSERVED CLUTTER CREATING HARBORAGE IN REAR OF FACILITY REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT NEEDED FOR FACILTY AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR. FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.

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: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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.