APR 16
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYES CHICKEN.
BEAT. 25/100
156 N WABASH AVE FL 1 · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
APR 142026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2026
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2633725 4/8/26 NOT CORRECTED-#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 82026FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2026
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED IN WALK IN FREEZER FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) I: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,WHEEL BASES, COOLERS,SHELVING UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER,ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET IN HALLWAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2627310 11/19/25 NOT CORRECTED-#53-5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.#55-6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. #55-6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.#57-2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.#58-2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
NOV 192025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 19
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
NOV 132025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.9-90.3F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(COOKED BACON) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 1LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH AND CARDBOARD OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE, TRASH AND CARDBOARD PUSHED DOWN INTO DUMPSTER BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION REAR LID OF DUMPSTER WAS CLOSED AND TIGHTLY FITTING BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. OBSERVED FRONT DUMPSTER LID LIFTED UPWARDS CAUSING LARGE OPENING AND OBSERVED OPENING AT REAR OF MIDDLE LID. OPENINGS ON LIDS CAUSE LIDS TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING AND ALLOW INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BOTH DAMAGED DUMPSTER LIDS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS ON SAID DUMPSTER. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PRPE AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE NON SMOOTH WOODEN WALL PARTITION SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY, INSTRUCTED WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOORS IN PREP AREA WITH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REGROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES WHERE GROUT IS MISSING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING PROVIDED FOR MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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DEC 102024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 10
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN SOIL ACCUMULATION AND DEBRIS FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DERBIS FROM FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR AND RICE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON THE BOTTOM OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND OUTSIDE OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SIDE CORNER OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR GARBAGE INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
AUG 142023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
No hot running water at both prep area hand wash sinks, water temp @73f-75f, Instructed to provide no less 100f water temp at hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found about 20 live fruit flies in rear dish room and dry food storage room, Instructed to eliminate insects in affected area, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
hot water handle at rear hand wash sink in poor repair, stripped thread on knob, bottom drain of three comp sink is leaking by the stopper turn arm, instructed to to repair and maintain plumbing.
OCT 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FLOUR DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF EMPLOYEES UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 202021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 20
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
MAR 222021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 22
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HAND WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TP SEPARATE.
OCT 222020FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2020
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALS, DRY FOOD, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 20
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. -
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F WITH FROZEN FRENCH FRIES (40F) AND FRIED SHRIMP (40F) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD IN ANOTHER COOLING UNIT, AND DISCONTINUE USING SAID COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NON WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ON BOXES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BREAD 6" OFF FLOOR, AND RECOMMENDED NOT STORING BREAD IN DISHWASHING AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR CORNERS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP, DISH, FLOOR DRAINS, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER IN TOILET/STORAGE ROOM FOR STAFF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ON DUTY OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CONTAINERS OF CAJUN RICE RANGING BETWEEN 65F- 74F. FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CAJUN RICE WAS LABELED WITH THE PREPARED DATE/TIME AS 11/5/19 AT 5:00PM AND USE BY 11/8/19 AT 5:00PM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $160.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF RICE WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER UTILIZE SINGLE-USE DELI PAPER TO GRAB BISCUIT AND PLACE INSIDE CUSTOMER'S BAG. MANAGER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SINGLE-USE PAPER CAN BE UTILIZED TO GRAB FOOD ITEMS BUT CAN NOT BE THEN PLACED INSIDE OF CUSTOMERS BAG. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT FOOD RETRIEVAL PROCESS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
APR 102019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST RESIDUE ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DUE TO RECENT CONSTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO OPENING. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE TWO WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
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