SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN.

EAT. 95/100

1160 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 18, 2015 · passed

8 of 9 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER BY THE MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...... ALSO NOTED SHELVES WHERE BAGS OF FLOUR IS STORED LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS AND REPLACE MISSING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

NOTED WALLS AND SOME CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED MINIMUM LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

OCT 29
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

MAR 17
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE BISCUIT COOLER DOOR.

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE REAR HALLWAY TO THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

OCT 2
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM AROUND CONDENSER UNIT.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIRING IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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

NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 13
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WALK-IN FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR & AROUND THE CONDENSER, MUST ADDRESS.

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OCT 25
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR THE THE 3-COMP SINK QUATS SANITIZER, MUST PROVIDE. WALK-IN FREEZER HAVE HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP ALONG THE EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR & AROUND THE CONDENSER, MUST ADDRESS.

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

FLOORS UNDER & AROUND DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & POOR FLOOR GROUTING BY THE GREASE TRAP & FRYERS MUST BE FIXED. FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT & ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.

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

ANY CLUTTER AROUND THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 8
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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. OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AND DINING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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. REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RESTROOM. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. STORE ALL ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

MAR 24
2010
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND ALL ATTACHED LEGS, WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXTREME GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN BATHROOM AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.

MINORSanitation
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. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON SIDE OF TOILET BOWL.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR COURTYARD AND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.

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