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Popeyes Fried Chicken

February 8, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE FRYERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RESTROOM. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.
code 34
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 24, 2010: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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