MAY 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYES CHICKEN.
EAT. 79/100
3204 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 5, 2016 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, with 6 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER/BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BY THE FLOUR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN IN THE BISCUIT REFRIGERATOR , AND ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE FITTING BEHIND TOILET IN WASHROOM.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING IN AREAS NOTED TO MANAGER AND FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
MAR 282014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. FOOD HANLDER WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING RAW CHICKEN AND FLOURING, THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (ASSEMBLY COOKED FRIES, CHICKEN) AND EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE RAW CHICKEN BLOOD AND FLOUR ON GLOVES. THERE IS ALSO VISIBLE EVIDENCE OF RAW CHICKEN BLOOD AND FLOUR ON PREP COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND ON CHICKEN HOT HOLDING WIRE RACKS AND HANDLES OF FRYER BASKETS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THE IMPORTANCE OF CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS AFTER CHANGING TASKS (HANDLE RAW PRODUCT, HANDLING READY-TO-EAT PRODUCT, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE WITH AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 130F. MGR WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F BY END OF INSPECTION (BOOSTER HEATER HEATER WAS NOT ON). INSTD TO REWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT WAS IN DISHMACHINE TO ENSURE PROPER SANITATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT CONUNTER MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH PANELING MISSING AND WORN SURFACE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR OF ALL DOOR HANDLES OF COOLERS/FREEZER, CHICKEN WIRE RACKS AND FRYER BASKETS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
EXTERIOR WALLBASE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLS SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD SUBSTANCE AT BASE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 202013FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2013
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
ONE WASHROOM ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WAS INOPERABLE AT THIS TIME. WORKERS ON SITE REMOLDING FLOOR AND WALLS. TOILET AND SINK IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND NOT CONNECTED TO A WATER SOURCE FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES OR CUSTOMERS. EMPLOYEES ARE GOING OUTSIDE TO NEIGHBORING RESTAURANTS TO USE WASHROOM.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH HANDS AS REQUIRED DUE TO INOPERABLE WASHROOM FACILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING. DESCRIBED MORE IN DETAIL IN VIOLATION #11.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE ICE, CLEAN MACHINE AND RESUME USING ONCE INSPECTED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LOG BOOK ON SITE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR LOG BOOK. VALID COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS CERTIFICATE, MAP OF STORE, COPY OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S BUSINES LICENSE, MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, UNDER FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WHERE LOOSE SO THAT IT CLOSES COMPLETELY AND USES NO AIR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, SINK, DISHMACHINE, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, ETC. FLOOR BY EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE; MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BASES IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA BY WALK-IN UNITS, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES; REPAIR SAME. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (COOKING AND SINKS). INSTALL A RUBBER STRIP AT DRIVE THRU WINDOW TO SEAL WINDOW COMPLETELY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BACKFLOW PREVENTORS NEEDED FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REFRIGERATIONS NEED THERMOMETERS, THUR OUT THE PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
AREAS OF STORAGE CLUTTERED; MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 142011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 14
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE WORN AND TORN GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR SO DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
OCT 42011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROFFED HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. ALSO FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BACK AREA. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE MEDIUM AND LARGE CONTAINERS FLOUR ECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE WORN AND TORN GASKETS AT THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR SO DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLUTTER - BOXES BY THE BACK DOOR BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BOXES SO EMPLOYEES CAN GET OUT.
OCT 272010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.
OCT 192010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.
FEB 102010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REFER TO INSPECTION REPORT FROM 01/12/10.
JAN 122010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL & DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE & ICE SCOOP CONTAINER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN REAR AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED AND WALLS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN ICE MACHINE AREA. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVING.
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