POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1160 N CLARK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2015.

Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 18

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility 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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest 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

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 8

2011

FAIL 4 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. 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.

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

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. 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.

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

MAR 24

2010

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AIR CURTAIN FLAPS AT WALK IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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. 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.

Critical Pest 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.

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. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE ON SIDE OF TOILET BOWL.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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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