Food Safety Report: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 1356 W 47th St, Chicago, IL, USA.

1356 West 47th Street, Chicago, 60609 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 22, 2024
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: 3-501. 13 facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken overnight in 3 3-compartment sinks sitting in stagnant water. Informed manager of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-204. 18. Noted ice build up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-102. 11. Noted frozen fries in the freezer/refrigerator unit spilled at the bottom. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11. Observed cardboard on the floor in fron of 3 c sink. Must remove and maintain to allow the floor to be easily cleaned.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114. Observed bicycle stored in dry food prep area. Instructed manager to remove it.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed previous pf violation from 08/14/24, report #2600210 not corrected as follows: observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company�s illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued priority violation #7-42-090. Citation.

Source: chicago.gov