POPEYES.
3457 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 19 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 172018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING NEXT TO THE CHICKEN SEASONING TABLE.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.
APR 102018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED TRASH AND LITTER ON THE GROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER CORRAL AND BEHIND THE METAL STORAGE UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR AND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL GARBAGE AND LITTER AND GREASE FROM THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED A GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH NO LID ON IT AND THE LID OFF OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID ON BOTH THE GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE BISCUIT OVEN AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING NEXT TO THE CHICKEN SEASONING TABLE.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT.
JAN 112018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN DURING THE INSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER BUILDUP ON THE GROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND AROUND THE METAL STORAGE UNIT. OBSERVED SEVERAL USED TIRES STORED NEXT TO THE METAL STORAGE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 150.2F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 132017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AROUND ELECTRICAL BOX IN THE REAR.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN PIPE AND REMOVE POOLING WATER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
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SEP 222017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2088298 DATE 9-15-17 #18 PREMISES STILL HAVE 20-25 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON 50LB BAG OF FLOUR, ON CEILINGS,ON WALLS,ON SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING, PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES AT THE WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER SINKS AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO REPAIR WALLS IN REAR WHERE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS. MUST MAKE ALL FRP PANELS FLUSH TO THE WALLS TO CLOSE ANY GAPS.
SEP 152017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NPOTED OVER 50 CRAWLING INSECTS(ROACHES) IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE SHELVING AND WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020.
NOTED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING, PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP AND EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
MAY 102017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR GROUT TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 32017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4" GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS IN BETWEEN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-020.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,RICE, BEANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION #7-38-012.
NOTED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST REPAIR FLOOR GROUT TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLE BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
OBSERVED A MASSIVE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE COLD HOLDING TABLE FOR RAW CHICKEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
AUG 112016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INVESTIGATION. 1 LARGE ROACH FOUND CRAWLING ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND 2 LARGE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON UPPER WALL PANEL UNDERNEATH SHELF WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED ABOVE THE MOP SINK, ABD 1 LARGE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE A BOX OF REGISTER TAPE INSIDE THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS), SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS, ELIMINATE ALL STANDING WATER ON FLOORS, AND REQUEST A VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
OBSERVED A MASSIVE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE COLD HOLDING TABLE FOR RAW CHICKEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
MAY 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED BY MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED(CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS). SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012(A).
CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE STATE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION COURSE.
JAN 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP FOUND IN DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR(RUST-LIKE RESIDUE) ON METAL TRIM ON OPENING TO LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. REMOVE EXCCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON COILS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST KEEP MOPPED FLOORS DRY(ELIMINATE PUDDLES OF WATER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON FLOOR AND ON FLOOR DRAIN COVERS). DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS).
SEAL AND/OR REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL WALL COVES(BASE BOARDS) THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
ALL STAFF REGARDLESS OF TITLE HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP AT POP DISPENSING STATION AT DRIVE-THRU AREA. ICE SCOOP FOR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR MUST BE PROPERLY STORED PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
MAY 212015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 176.7F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1515902 ON 1/14/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45/01 - ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 142015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
JAN 72015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTERS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND CARRDBOARD BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 143.6F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND TOP OF THE BISCUIT PREP COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE BATTER PREP STATION, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND AROUND THE WALLS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUL 252014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING INSIDE OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,ICE BIN AND SODA MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,CHICKEN FILTER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER .MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALLS,WALL TRIM,DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS ABOVE CHICKEN.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT SPRAYER NEAR 1- COMP SINK.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS PROPERLY.
JUL 22014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BINS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING INSIDE OF COOLERS,PREP TABLES,GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,ICE BIN AND SODA MACHINE,UNUSED COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,CHICKEN FILTER,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER .MUST REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES,WALLS,WALL TRIM,DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER AND WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,WALK IN COOLER,SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS ABOVE CHICKEN.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT SPRAYER NEAR 1- COMP SINK.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,OR REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND ICE MACHINE AND WHERE NEEDED.
MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGS PROPERLY.
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