POPEYES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, MASHED POTATOES, MAC & CHEESE, ECT.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, AND SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND 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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 65F - 68F IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS--ALSO NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENTS' SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT A MINIMUM OF 110F. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. THE MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER, AND THE PLUMBER WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO ALL HANDWASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALL HAND SINKS NOW REACH THE PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOW REACHES THE PROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS ---ALSO OBSERVED SLIMY BLACK CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CAULKING AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK 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 MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS ---ALSO OBSERVED SLIMY BLACK CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CAULKING AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK 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.