POPEYES CHICKEN/INDIAN SWAAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE VARIOUS LOCATIONS AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. HELD IN HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE: BUTTER CHICKEN AT 77.9F, CHICKEN TIKA AT 111.2F, CHICKEN KORMA AT 121.2F, FRIED CHICKEN AT 122.5F, CORN ON THE COB AT 130.8F, GREEN BEANS AT 126.1F. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 47.4F, SHRIMP RICE AT 46.5F, CHICKEN MARSALA AT 46F. IN REAR STORAGE TALL REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE AT 48.3F, VEGGIE BIRYANI AT 51.4F, TANDOORI CHICKEN AT 51F, CHICKEN TIKI AT 54.3F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT RE-HEATING FOODS PROPERLY TO 165F OR ABOVE OR USING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. MANAGEMENT STATES ALL PREPARED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ARE COOKED AND COOLED AT ANOTHER OWNED RETAIL FOOD LOCATION AND TRANSPORTED TO THIS LOCATION TO BE RE-HEATED THEN SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO COOL PREPARED FOODS PROPERLY AT OTHER LOCATION, TRANSPORT AT 40F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED 110 LBS. TO BE WITH ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $400.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM. DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ON STORED BOXES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE STORAGE AREA FOR MICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY RE-HEATED AND PREPARED. MANAGER WAS CALLED ON THE TELEPHONE TO LATER ARRIVE AT THE LOCATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DIRTY INTERIOR ICE BIN OF ICE MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP STEAM TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED. PEELING PLASTIC ON WALL ENTRANCE AND INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.