Popeyes Fried Chicken Rest

Chicago Health Dept

6321 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

9 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2015.

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

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2015

Inspection history

JUL 10

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage shelving in rear kitchen that had rust, peeling paint/metal, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in prep areas need re-grouting.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided, damaged ceiling tiles in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.

DEC 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 15

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOUND LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE BOX HOLDING SALT NOT PROPERLY LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR/PLACE RUSTED REAR EXIT DOOR DOOR FRAME WITH HOLES IN IT. ALSO FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND SIDES. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ALWAYS ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. FOUND FROZEN FOOD BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BUCKLED WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR STAINLESS STEEL DOOR FRAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO MUST REPLACE/REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ACROSS FROM THE CEILING FLAT SCREEN TV.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING AREA ACROSS FROM FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES AND FAUCET BASE SO AS TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THE 2-COMP SINK.

FEB 7

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE CHICKEN/BISCUIT PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR WALL TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REGROUT CREVICES AT SAME. ALSO MUST REPAIR OPENINGS AT SIDE OF WALL NEXT TO THE MOP SINK TO SEAL UP OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 21

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas, prep area, shall be replaced/repaired, missing cove molding in rear kitchen area shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vent(ventilation) in bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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OCT 16

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS: ALL SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLOOD. NEED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHEELS AROUND AND BETWEEN THE WHEELS,SOLID GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, FOUL ODOR. NEED TO CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, BUILD-UP DEBRIS.OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE PREP CHICKEN AREA AND DISH ROOM

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOM PART,DEBRIS. PROVIDE WALL CORNER(SOUTH-WEST SIDE) AT FLOUR STATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

RE-ALIGN IN THE CASE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA, ALSO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB AT CHICKEN PREP AREA, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

OCT 1

2012

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

STAFF/ CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE WASHROOMS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH A DIRTY TOILET(FECES), GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING AND DIRTY TOILET PAPER ON FLOOR. MEN'S WASHROOM URINAL FULL WITH URINE AND PAPERS,USED PAPER ON FLOOR. URINAL NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO OVERFLOWING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUL ODORS FROM BOTH WASHROOMS. BOTH TOILETS ARE IN WORKING CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. PRESENTLY MANAGER ON DUTY IS CLEANING BOTH WASHROOMS. URINAL WILL BE RECHECKED ON RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WE OBSERVED SOLID GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP LID OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,ALSO DRIPPED OIL ON GROUND SIDE AND FRONT OF CONTAINER,OBSERVED FLIES AROUND THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND GROUND, TO BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-30-11, REPORT #596420. #32-RE CAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH MOLDY SUBSTANCE. #35-MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED/ BROKEN SMALL COOLER AT CHICKEN PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSE UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, EXCESS WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS, FOUL ODOR. NEED TO CLEAN CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, BUILD-UP DEBRIS.OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT THE PREP CHICKEN AREA AND DISH ROOM

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BOTTOM PART,DEBRIS. PROVIDE WALL CORNER(SOUTH-WEST SIDE) AT FLOUR STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIUOS VIOLATION #29

Minor Facility Condition

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

RELINE IN THE CASE LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR AREA, ALSO PROVIDE DEAD LIGHT BULB AT CHICKEN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT SAID AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,AND REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

AUG 30

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

RECAULK ALONG THE WALLS OF THE 2 COMPT SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH MOLDY SUBSTANCE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR PART AND LIDS OF THE BULK CONTAINERS AND LID OF THE GARBAGE CANS AND THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING ON THE HOT AND COLD HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FRIES REACH IN FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA AND EXTERIOR OF 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

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. MUST REPAIR WEST WALL SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPLACE BASEBOARDS ON BOTTOM OF SAME WALL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING 3PART SINK FAUCET.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND OGRANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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