Popeye's Chicken

September 15, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT SOUTH REAR HAND WASHING SINK . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHIUNG SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 180.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG DESK IN OFFICE AREA, UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR WATER HEATER, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, INSIDE LIGHT FIXTURE BOX AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIDS ON FLOUR CONTAINERS IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON DRAWER PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 18, 2022: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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