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Popeyes

January 24, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. OWNER REPORTED ON PREMISES WITH DOCUMENTS OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. OWNER REPORTED ON PREMISES WITH DOCUMENTS OF ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE
code 2Priority
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR WATER LINES TO BUNN TEA BREWING AND HOT WATER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR EQUIPMENT.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: A COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LOCATED AT PARKING LOT WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. BOTH LIDS OF EACH END NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED TIGHT FITTED TO CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISHROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES. CAULK/SEAL FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING/FLAKING FINISH. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-24,REPORT # 2588140.FOUND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, WOOD PANELS,EMPTY BOXES AND VENT PIPE. OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL. OBSERVED RAT DROPPING ON TOP WOOD SHEET IN FRONT OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN UP AND REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED, ALSO TO CALL COMPANY TO REMOVE OIL CONTAINER IF NO LONGER NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)CITATION ISSUED. STILL TODAY OBSERVED GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NOT CLEANED. WE OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER HALF UNCOVERED AND WITH BROKEN LID. FULL OF WASTE COOKING OIL AND DEAD RAT HANGING FROM CART. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on January 17, 2024: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 6 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.

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