Popeye's Louisiana

May 3, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings6

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAI.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED 2- ORANGE BUCKETS STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MANAGER REMOVED BUCKETS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR IDENTIFICATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN.COLESLAW,RICE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING GUM WHILE PREPPING FOOD MANAGER HER HER TO REMOVE GUM DURING INSPECTION (COS)
code 6Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES WENT INTO REACH IN FREEZER AND GRABBED A BAG OF FRENCH FRIES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 22LBS. COLE SLAW IN PREPACKAGED FOOD CONTAINERS RANGING FROM 46.4F-47.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Gloves Used Properly

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY.
code 46
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED EXTERIOR TRIM ON ICE MACHINE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COMPRESSOR UNIT,LOWER SHELVING UNIT AT LOBBY SODA STATION CABINET,DRIVE THRU SODA STATION & DRIP TRAY.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2581664 9/13/23 #49- : 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WHEELS AND BASES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#53- 6-501.18 : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOMS.#55-6-501.12 : FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEAN THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 13, 2023: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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