POPEYE'S FRIED CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

300 E 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS A PINK COLORED SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF COURSE WAS TAKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT.

SEP 4

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND CORNER AREA BY HOT WATER TANK.

OCT 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER RACKRS IN WALK-IN COOLER OF DEBRIS. REMOVE WATER ON FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND ICE MACHINE, KEEP DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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DEC 1

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK; REPLACE FLOOR TILE.

OCT 19

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE AT THE SIDE OF THE HOT WATER TANK; REPLACE FLOOR TILE.

NOV 18

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BOXES OF EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED ON SAME SHELVES OF CUSTOMERS FOODS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.

AUG 1

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT.

FEB 20

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

OCT 1

2013

PASS · 0 violations

APR 2

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER DEEP FRYERS-CLEAN UP FOOD AND GREASE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR (TRAINING) ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 29

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT OF FOOD SPILLS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED SPOT CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 11

2011

PASS 1 violation

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. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS AT DEEP FRYERS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

AUG 4

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method. FOUND 4 BAGS OF RIPPIN RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CONTAINER NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, TEMPERATURE AT 50.1-55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER AND OR INSIDE COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 20LBS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $40.00 SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP OVERFLOWING FROM WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE ON TOP AND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE FROM TOP OF RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING GROUND TO REMOVE BUILDUP. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PICKUP TO ACCOMODATE GREASE PRODUCED FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND POWER WASH SAID AREA. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AT CONDESSOR, PIPING, AND FAN GUARDS.

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. REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR SECTIONS AT DEEP FRYERS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE DEBRIS AND PALLET BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER.

APR 25

2011

PASS 2 violations

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. STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER.

Minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

JUL 8

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND COLDING HOLDING TABLE AND OR RELOCATE TABLE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER-REMOVE POP CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS.

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. STANDING WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER.

Minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT.

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