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Popeye's

September 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASH SINK IN CHICKEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, UNABLE TO USE DUE TO HEAVY EXCESSIVE LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 10Priority
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: INPROPER THAWING OF CHICKEN IN STANDING WATER. INSTD TO THAW PROPERLY (IE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER REFRIGERATION, ETC)
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OVER 10 LIVE HOUSE AND DRAIN FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: WORN GROUT LINES AROUND FLOOR TILES NEAR COOKING LINE/FRYERS, CHICKEN BREADING STATION, WAREWASHING AREA AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND LIQUID ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES. INSTD TO REPAIR/ RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY. WALL BASE AT HALLWAY ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS INBETWEEN BASE AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR WALLBASE AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on July 31, 2023: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 5 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.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.