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Popeye's

August 1, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED INOPERABLE /BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2-3 LIVE ROACHES AROUND STEAM TABLE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, 5-10 FLYING INSECTS AND 5-10 ANTS AREA IN FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED THE EMPLOYEES TO PUT ON HAIR NETS DURING INSPECTION.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/RESURFACE THE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK HOSE ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRTY ON SHELVING WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT BEFORE STORING.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL SURFACES.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2550089 DATED 2/22/2022.OBSERVED GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. STRONGLY ADVISED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND DEEP CLEAN.OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND CONCENTRATED ACCUMULATION IN EVERY CORNER AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP/DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 22, 2022: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 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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