Popeye's Chicken

February 23, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-202.13 OBSERVED HOSE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK FAUCETE, STORED INSIDE MOP SINK, NO AIR GAP OR VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. • 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON CHICKEN PREP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE EXTERIOR SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.17 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • 6-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ONTO FLOOR IN PREP/FRYING AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN FACILITY FRONT AND PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND INCREASE TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN OFFICE.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589438 2/9/24. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. VIOLATION #47 OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VIOLATION #49 -OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF ICE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND DOOR. I ALSO OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, STAINS, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH. -OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION #55 -OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, STAINS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, THE MIDDLE PREP AREA WHERE THE STEAM TABLE UNIT IS, THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS PREPARED, AND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER AREA. ALL AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GREASE IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND COOKING AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. #7-42-090. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
code 59
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-010 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 16, 2024: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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