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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 1949 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL, USA
2 months ago
Report date: Sep 25, 2023
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use tin foil as a liner for splash guards in the soda dispensing system. Must be smooth, cleanable surface ----excessive ice build up on the walk-in freezer condenser. Must remove ----must not use... See More cardboard as liner for shelving for bulk flour storage or under rear microwave ovens.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors under and behind the deep fryers with excessive grease and food debris. -----floors under the rear dry storage co2 tanks and bag-in-box soda dispensing system with syrup spillage and dirt----west wall at the deep fry station with black mold. Must clean and maintain all.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing, cracked, and damaged floor baseboard coving on the east wall in the deep fry prep station and along the west wall in the rear prep behind the three-compartment sink and hot holding unit. Must replace/repair.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Must provide.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 4-29-21 report #2500963. #55-: 6-101. 11-- observed missing floor grout in between tiles throughout cooking, prep and service area. Floor needs to be regrouted. Regrout floor and maintain floor in a smooth, easily cleanable condition. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
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I ordered 12 piece Honey BBQ wings from this location on Sunday 12/3/23. Within one hour after eating, I started to feel a itchy sensation in my throat that turned into strep the next day. My throat is extremely sore to the point that I can barely... See More swallow, and on top of that I have a fever. I never experienced this before until yesterday. I am certain that the chicken I ate from this location was contaminated. | Symptoms: Fever, Sore Throat See Less
Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache
Suspected source: Popeyes Chicken
Onset: 4 to 12 hours
Duration: 12 to 24 hours
Additional information: Reporting for my husband who is too sick to report himself | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Cramps, Chills, Headache See Less
I’m concerned that I might have contracted food poisoning from a meal I had at Popeyes today, where the only employee working mentioned he was handling the shift alone. I haven’t eaten anything else today. The food was delivered at a temperature noticeably less than lukewarm. A... See More few hours after eating, I began experiencing symptoms like dizziness, diarrhea, and vomiting. I’m currently hoping for a quick recovery | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dizziness See Less
Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
Report date: Nov 29, 2023
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the 1st floor food prep area. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the affected area of the ceiling.
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Report date: Dec 1, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 6-301. 14: observed no handwashing signage at any handwashing sink. Handwashing signage provided instructed to post at all handwashing sinks.
36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: 4-204. 112(b): observed no visible... See More thermometer in walk in cooler or walkin freezer. Instructed to provide visible thermometer in walkin cooler and walkin freezer.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 112: observed dead waterbugs throughout basement. Instructed to remove dead waterbugs and clean affected areas.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19: observed boxes, shelves, racks and pallets stored on floor in basement storage rooms and boxes of nonfood items stored on floor in retail and in rear storage. Instructed to provide adequate shelving at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c): observed spillage on interior base of multi-door freezer in rear retail area. Observed black moldlike substance and spillage on interior shelving and base of multi-door cooler in rear retail area. Observed black debris on interior of pepsi and coke cooler in front cashier area. Observed spillage on interior base of snapple cooler. Observed spillage on interior beverage coolers in snack area. Observed interior of shelves of non working cooler with black moldlike substance. Observed dust on exterior of all small cold holding units in retail. Instructed to detail clean interior and exterior of all cold holding units and maintain.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: 5-501. 115: observed debris on ground in outside refuse area. Instructed to clean entire refuse area and maintain
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11: observed stained ceiling tiles throughout retail. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12: observed debris in corners of all storage rooms in basement. Instructed to clean all corners and maintain. Observed debris and food items on floor in retail underneath shelving. Instructed to clean underneath shelving units in retail and maintain. Observed shelving units in retail area where beverages are stocked with spillage on surface. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt on floor and splashes on door and wall in both washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11: observed no working mechanical ventilation in eastside unisex washroom. Instructed to repair mechanical ventilation in eastside unisex washroom and maintain.
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge at the time of inspection does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued - at 10:20 am, a certified... See More food manager reported on site.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no certified foods manager on site while tcs food is handled: milk, tacos, etc. Instructed to provide. At least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. Priority foundation: 7-38-012, citation issued. At 10:20 am, a certified food manager reported on site.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Excess rusty plates located in black plastic containers inside the ice bin of the ice machine, must replace
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: not locate backflow prevention device at water line of ice machine. Must be installed so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintain. Or to know location.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris on floor under serving front counter/under three-compartment sink. Clean and maintain. Repaired ceiling walls in basement storage area not smooth and easily cleanable. Repair issue. The surface must be smooth, clean, and non-absorbent material.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificate was provided on site, instructed to provide
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2585592, dated november 21, 2023, instructed the facility to #59 install a backflow prevention device on the hose in the basement.... See More Observed hose in basement with no backflow prevention device. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: noted employee removed assorted tcs food items, macaroni, cheese, jambolaye, rice, etc. From the 2-door refrigeration unit and put it directed into the warming unit without reheating the food items up to 165f... See More per code. Discussed with management proper methods of rapidly reheating tcs prepared foods to 165f or above and maintaining at 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: noted thick grease accumulation iside the electrical unit of the deep fryer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: noted leaking pipe at the bottom of the 3-compartment sink at the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout premise, especially along the wall base and underneath equipment (cooking stove, 3 compartment sink, dry storage area, and walk-in cooler), all encrusted with heavy dirt, grease, food particles, and grime.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans and vents through out premise including fans inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted the following previous core violation #47, #49, #49 from inspection report #2567323 dated 11/18/2022 not corrected. 47). . 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e): interior lid of the box freezer in poor repair. Cracked, broken with exposed insulation. Must replace. 49). . 4-602. 13: dirty/greasy equipment with food debris stored in dry, dry food storage. Must store equipment cleaned. F 49). . 4-601. 11(b): interior of all coolers and freezers with excessive food debris and ice build-up. Must clean, defrost and maintain. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued
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