JUL 10
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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POPEYES FRIED CHICKEN REST.
EAT. 94/100
6321 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 10, 2015 · passed
8 of 9 inspections passed, with 2 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
8 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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).
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.
JUL 152014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 7
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 212013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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 162012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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.
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
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE UNTHREADED FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS
OCT 12012FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2012
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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.
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.
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
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VIOLATION UP-GRADED TO A SERIUOS VIOLATION #29
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.
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 302011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 122011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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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