Popeye's Chicken

August 12, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, POTAOTES, GRAVY) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS FACILITY SHOULD ALWAYS OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACITVITY APPROX 10-20 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER THE METAL RACKS USED FOR STORING DRY GOODS. OBSERVED SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN REAR AREA NEAR THE MOP SINK, NEAR AND UNDER SHELVING WHERE THE STEAM TABLE IS LOCATED AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE A SERVICE PERFORMED BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE OF 8-19-2022 WITH AND MUST PROVIDE A SERVICE LOG SHEET FROM PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED APPROX A 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING ON THE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.
code 38
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE REAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHT OUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALL IN REAR DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA WITH STAINS (POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER) RUNNING DOWN WALL. OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR WHERE THE SANDWICHES ARE MADE WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND STAINS AS WELL AS THE CEILING AREA ABOVE THE LEMONADE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS THIS CAN HELP PREVENT PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING. • OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY DOOR BADLY DAMAGED AND COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SEE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA PROPERLY. • OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE AREA.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPILANCE FROM INSPECTION #255556 DATED 5/10/2022 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE STEAM TABLE USED FOR HEATING MAC AND CHEESE AND OTHER ITEMS LEAKING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EMPOLYEE SAFETY REASONS. 6-501.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR BADLY DAMAGED IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS A MEANS OF MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER. 6-202.12 OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY. EXTREMELY HOT AND UNBAREABLE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. (INSIDE TEMPERATURE READING 91 DEGREES. EMPLOYEES USING FANS TO KEEP AS COOL AS POSSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FANS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND FOODS PREPARED AND STORED FOR SERVING FROM POSSIBLE DIRT AND DUST BLOWING FROM THE FANS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 19, 2022: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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