POPEYES/CHECKERS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE OVENS, SHELVES NEXT TO THE OVENS AND HOT HOTDING UNIT.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY REMOVED AND THE GREASE DUMPSTER FILLED WITH GREASE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER EMPTIED AND CLEAN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTERS. 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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY REMOVED AND THE GREASE DUMPSTER FILLED WITH GREASE AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE GREASE DUMPSTER EMPTIED AND CLEAN THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTERS. 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.