Popeye's

June 9, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings13
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
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 FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,ETC).PIC UPON ARRIVAL DIDN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE WITH VALID CERTIFICATE AT 10:55 A.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AT REGISTER THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND PLACED BUNS INTO OVEN TO TOAST REMOVED BUN ADDED MAYO AND PICKLES WITHOUT WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND DISPOSE OF FOOD.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 8Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAPS ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH PARKING LOT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASES,WALLS,BOXES,NAPKINS,CEILINGS AND SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF LIVE BLACK LARVAE (WORM LIKE)WIGGLING INSIDE OF STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND INSIDE OF CRACKED WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA ,DINING AREA, MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AND DISH STORAGE AREA.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN FRONT CHICKEN PREP AREA AND BEHIND CO2 TANKS. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE FLIES AND LARVAE AND ANTS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/9/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABELS,WHEEL BASES OF FRYERS & FRYER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS.WALK IN FREEZER- SHELVING UNITS,HOT HOLDING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,COUNTER TOPS UNDERNEATH DINING AREA SODA MACHINE & MACHINE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER & NORTH VESTIBULE,HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND MOP SINK.MISSING CEILING TILE IN HOT WATER TANK AREA.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS. • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER A BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNITS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 8, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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