POPEYES CHICKEN/INDIAN SWAAD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN STANDING WATER INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 50.2F- 70.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (OR AT 135F OR HIGHER WHEN IN HOT HOLDING). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED CHICKEN DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED TO THAW FROZEN UNCOOKED CHICKEN. OBSERED CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (IN PLASTIC BAGS). INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. DENATURED CHICKEN DISCARDED. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUID UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON WALK IN COOLER WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES INSIDE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SURFACES HEAVILY SOILED ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR, HAND SINK IN REAR, AND DOOR (AND DOOR HANDLE) OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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 LACK OF HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE @ HANDSINK @ 83.4F AND @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK @ 84.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT HAND SINK, AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER TO SUSTAIN USAGE. ENGINEERING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO REPLACE ELECTRICAL SWITCH FOR ELECTRIC WATER HEATER. HOT WATER @ HANDSINK @ 109F AND 124F @ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER REPAIRS MADE. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 4TH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.

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 LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 4TH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE MENS RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.

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.