Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken

January 27, 2021 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION/DISPENSING AREA WHERE FRIED CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE, ETC IS HELD AND BOXED. ALSO FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK NEAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE CHICKEN IS FRIED. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: FOUND APPROX 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER CASHIER/SODA DISPENSER STATION ALONG ENTIRE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS (60) FOUND APPROX 20 MOUSE DROPPING UNDER RACKS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.
    code 38
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND ALL RACKS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
    code 49
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES.
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: FOUND VENTS OVER FRYER FILLED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AN MAINTAIN.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 30, 2020: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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Source: Chicago Data Portal.

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