POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN REST.

Chicago Health Dept

6340 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

9 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2016.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND FLUSH.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR. MUST RELOCATE MOPS.

FEB 9

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE METAL COVER (UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID METAL COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT BY BUSCUIT OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

FEB 2

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE, DUMPSTER LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EMPTY OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS/TIGHT FITTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE METAL COVER (UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID METAL COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR, LOW GROUT BY BUSCUIT OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENT COVERS ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND VENTS.

FEB 6

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. FLOOR NEEDS REGROUTING.

Minor Food Temperature

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

FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH HALOGEN BULBS OVER COOKED CHICKEN. BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED TO PROTECT CHICKEN FROM POTENTIAL PHYISICAL/BROKEN GLASS CONTAMINATION.

SEP 26

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

CLEAN DUSTY BARS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR CHICKEN AT THE FRONT SELLING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DEEP FRYERS AND AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE BATHROOMS AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE.

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SEP 4

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR THORUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA (LOW GROUT/BROKEN AND MISSISNG FLOOR TILES). MUST REPAIR FLOOR/REGROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO SODA SYRUP. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT PREP AREA, MANAGER STATES,"NEVER HAD HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT PREP AREA."

DEC 6

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN TWO (2) COMP.SINK WALL,AND STORE PROPERLY.

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.ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE SUPPLY'S 6" OFF FLOORS IN REAR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN OUT WOODEN SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT CHECK OUT,AND CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN, AND DRIPPING ON FAUCETS AT THREE (3) COMP.SINK.

SEP 21

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN TWO (2) COMP.SINK WALL,AND STORE PROPERLY.

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. ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE SUPPLIES 6" OFF FLOORS IN REAR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN OUT WOODEN SHELVES UNDER COUNTER AT FRONT CHECK OUT,AND CUALKING ARROUND MOP SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND DRIPPING ON FAUCETS AT THREE (3) COMP.SINK.

APR 16

2010

PASS 6 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.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning.

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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(corners).broken/damaged floor tiles in prep areas, shall be replaced/repair.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls, ceilings that had peeling paint shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in prep areas, dining areas, shall be replaced/repaired.damaged wall tiles in mop sink areas shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.broken/damaged light shields shall be replaced, light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.

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. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, walk in cooler, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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