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Popeye's

April 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF PREPARED COLESLAW. COLESLAW IN A LARGE PLASTIC TUB TIGHTLY COVERED WITH OTHER STORED FOODS ON TOP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. MANAGER STATES THE COLESLAW WAS PREPARED EARLIER IN THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS, TIMES AND REQUIRED TEMPERATURES. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN OF QUICK CHILLING THE UNCOVERED COLE SLAW IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS COLE SLAW AND 5 LBS ASSORTED SAUCES LABELED "KEEP REFRIGERATED" HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 48.9F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: FRONT PREP DRAWER COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 51F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COLE SLAW AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR REINSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
code 45
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE STORED FLOUR AND TO GO CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8-27-24 REPORT #2600756 NOT CORRECTED.#49-SHELVING UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA, WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.#55- FLOORS, UNDER FRONT EQUIPMENT, WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 27, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 11 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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