POPEYES CHICKEN/INDIAN SWAAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,15 IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS UNDER CLUTTER AND 20 ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ULTRA FRYER SYSTEM USED TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS. ALSO NOTED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND 5 IN 1ST FLOOR STORAGE CLOSETS. ALSO NOTED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA INSIDE EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREAS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467576 ON 01/08/2015 NOT CORRECTED. (30)MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS, (31)MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AS NEEDED,(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND CABINETS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS,(34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,(35)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND (43)MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BETTER SECURE LADDER LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,COOLERS AND THE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN OVENS, THE SODA DISPENSER AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTAHCED LEGS, WHEELS, CORDS AND HANDLES FOR ALL EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT THE FILTRATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE ULTRA FRYER SYSTEM USED TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT THE FILTRATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE ULTRA FRYER SYSTEM USED TO REHEAT FOOD ITEMS.

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.