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Popeye's Chicken

October 14, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: FOUND MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 ON THE PREMISES. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS BENEATH KITCHEN EQUIPMENT STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT THE HOT WATER TANK AREA AND ON STEPS LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,REMOVE DEAD MOUSE INSIDE THE GLUE BOARD BAIT BOX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1490247 DATED: 07/01/2014. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECTY NOTED VIOLATION BY 10/21/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS BEHIND UNDER-AROUND-HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND DOOR HANDLE ARE NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: STOCK ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2014: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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