Popeyes

October 28, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
code 10Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVING AREA, HANDLING MONEY, CASH REGISTER, SERVING CUSTOMERS ETC. EMPLOYEE AFTER HANDLED MONEY TOOK SERVING PAPER RIPPED IN HALF AND PUT IT ON DISPOSABLE CONTAINER THEN PUT COOKED CHICKEN AND BISCUIT ON TOP SAID PAPER, READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. NO HANDWASHING BETWEEN THE MENTIONED TASKS. ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE HANDWASHING PROCEDURE WAS DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED.
code 8Priority
food left unprotected

Official wording: Food Separated And Protected
Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP CHICKEN STATION. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE MENTIONED STATION UNTIL CAUSE OF LEAKAGE IS REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 15
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN BISCUIT PREP AND DISHROOM AREA. OBSERVED OVER 60 FLYING INSECTS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: IN DISHROOM, BY THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK, HOT WATER TANK, UNCOVERED BUCKET USED FOR GARBAGE BY THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK. ON BOXES AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: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: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BOTH SIDE PANELS OF THE UNIT WERE REMOVED DUE TO BEING BROKEN, THE UNIT HAS AN ACCUMULATION OF GRIMES AND DUST. MUST REPLACE BOTH ALUMINUM SIDES OR REPLACE THE ICE MACHINE. BROKEN SHELF UNDER THE PREP CHICKEN UNIT, REPAIR(SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE)OR REPLACE.
code 47
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: NOTED OUTSIDE (BY THE EXIT DOOR) SURROUNDING OF GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND/PAVEMENT WHICH DRIPPED FROM WASTE OIL CONTAINER, ALSO ITEMS( DIRTY BLACK GLOVES, PAPER ETC) AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED • OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINER NOT COVERED, ALL FOUR LIDS FOLDED UPWARD. GARBAGE INSIDE THE DUMPSTER WITH FLYING INSECTS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FIT TO RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED
code 54
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-20-21, REPORT#2522953 #49) 4-602.13 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, DEEP FRYER EXTERIORS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BY WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FRYER AREA. MUST REPAIR. #55) 6-201.13 FOUND LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING BY RESTROOMS AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 25, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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