Popeyes

November 5, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FREEZER UNIT AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE REAR HOT WATER TANK UNIT SHOWED MANAGER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS ALSO,SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. 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 REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON MONITOR MENU BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGES SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN. • FOUND MISSING COVING WALL TILE ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL TILES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AT CEILING REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ETC. UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS SHOWED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56

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