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Popeye's Chicken

August 26, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
code 5Priority
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: NOTED CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE SHELF IN COLESLAW COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOARDS SHELF MUST SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR EXTERIOR STORAGE UNIT,MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE,SWEET ICED TEA UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED HAS 1 BROKEN LID AND ANOTHER LID WITH 4" INCH HOLE AT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LIDS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE EXTERIOR STORAGE UNIT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. • FOUND SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF FLOURS AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND CHICKEN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 15, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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