POPEYES CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3204 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2016.

Last inspected May 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 23

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MAR 27

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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MAR 25

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2013

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BACKFLOW PREVENTORS NEEDED FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE; MUST INSTALL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATIONS NEED THERMOMETERS, THUR OUT THE PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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 14

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 4

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 27

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 19

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FEB 10

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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