Popeyes
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025
90
Score
Popeyes appears in inspection records 31 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Popeyes is comfortably above that bar. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
31
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE SYRUP DISPENSING CONTAINERS.
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90
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARDS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARDS FROM THE FLOOR AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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82
Aug 22, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 74.7F THROUGH MIXING VALVE AT COMBINATION FAUCET ON SINK LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN MENS/WOMENS WASHROOM WITH INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 73.5 AT COMBINATION FAUCETS. 2 DAYS HAS BEEN GIVEN TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F THROUGH A COMBINATION FAUCET OR MIXING VALVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
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Apr 23, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED TILES ON REAR WALL AND BASEBOARD NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
May 5, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, SANDWICHES ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SOME FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AREA (BY CHICKEN PREP AREA).
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR..
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55
Nov 12, 2019
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Nov 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD WASTE AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF COCKROACH ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS (1) LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FREEZER UNIT AND (1) LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE REAR HOT WATER TANK UNIT SHOWED MANAGER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING IN CUSTOMER AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNITS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS ALSO,SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT MENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON MONITOR MENU BOARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGES SHOWED MANAGER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING COVING WALL TILE ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL TILES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA ALSO,NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AT CEILING REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ETC. UNDERNEATH THE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING STATION AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER MENTIONED SHELFS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO,EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELF AND BLUE PEPSI RACKS MUST NOT BE USED FOR STORING OF FOOD STOCK SUPPLIES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELFS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS SHOWED MANAGER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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50
May 6, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #51 NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#2243348-12/10/2018 AND REPORT#2243662-12/18/2018 : OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. CORE VIOLATION OBSERVED -12/10/2018-12/18/2018 REPORT#2243348 AND REPORT#2243662. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60
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Dec 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, COLESLAW) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PIC ON PREMISES DURING RE-INSPECTION WITH A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES DURING PREPARATION AND SERVICE OD TCS FOODS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF COOLER DOOR WITH RUST AND METAL BREAKAGE, AND RIPPED METAL WHOLE IN WALL INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED RESIDUE ON SHELVING AND RACKS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND RACKS INSIDE COOLER. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ESPECIALLY IN THE COOLER UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, VENTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BACK DOOR AND BY THE COLD HOLDING STATION. ALSO, DETERIORATING GROUT IN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOT HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA 100-0367 -
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 PIECES OF CHICKEN UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, NOT MAKING PROPER TEMPERATURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM (117.0F-122.0F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135 DEGREE AND HOTTER, AND COLD FOODS AT 41 DEGREES OR COLDER.APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$50.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF THE POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE, INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK-LIKE, SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF COOLER DOOR WITH RUST AND METAL BREAKAGE, AND RIPPED METAL WHOLE IN WALL INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED RESIDUE ON SHELVING AND RACKS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING AND RACKS INSIDE COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE, TEA MACHINE, AND 2 WATER DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES TO BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE ESPECIALLY IN THE COOLER UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, VENTS IN THE BACK PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE BACK DOOR AND BY THE COLD HOLDING STATION. ALSO, DETERIORATING GROUT IN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION COMING FROM THE CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE HOT HOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE SURE ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA 100-0367
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Aug 4, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jul 28, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found the three compartment sink not maintained- when water is released from a compartment into floor drain, said clear waste water (no sewage) overflows onto floor after a short time of draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so water can be drained without any overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the walk in cooler floor to have dirt and debris accumulated along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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82
May 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine, used for human consumption, to have slight dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the walk in freezer to have food debris spilt on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor around the hot water heater to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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90
Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER (IN FRONT SERVICE AREA) SPOUT WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL BEHIND MOPSINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
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82
Oct 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GASKETS NOT MAINTAINED ON REACH-IN FRREZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST PARTICLES AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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May 20, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FREQUENTLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN. DRAINLINE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS STORAGE SHELVES COOKING EQUIPMENTS COOLERS AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANINSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDER EQUIPMENT HAS EXCESSIVE WATER FOOD DEBRIS ALSO NEEDS CLEANING IN THE REAR STROAGE AREA, WALK IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TILE NOT MAINTAINED AROUND UTILITY SINK AND BASEBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILE. LIGHT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING INSTUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLER
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Oct 21, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, LIME AND WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES JUST IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE UNIT. THE TOP PORTION WAS BEING USED FOR STORING MAYO AND PICKLES WITH ICE BEING USED TO MAITAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. 1DR REFRIGERATOR WAS TAGGED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CDI. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER IN BOTH RESTROOMS ON PREMISES. HOT WATER TEMP IN THE MEN'S HAND SINK WAS 70F AND IN THE WOMEN'S 69.7F MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER(85F) AND COLD WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO CORRECT VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL, LIME AND WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES JUST IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT CORNER IN FRONT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE TALL STAND-UP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF STORED DRY GOODS. ALSO FOUND EMPLOYEE SHOES ON THE FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 4, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).-------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.--------NOTED CRACKED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND TUBINGS WITH HEAVY WHITE MOLDLIKE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 26, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND MOPSINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN, GRAVY, COLESLAW ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND MOPSINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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May 26, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rusted, shall be replaced. Rear storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint shall be replaced/repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, prep tables, cooking equipment not clean need deatailed cleaning(crevices).Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing(nozzles)not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, prep tables, storage shelving, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be replaced. Walls by prep tables in kitchen prep areas not clean need cleaning. Cove moulding by walk in cooler, and walk in freezer in state of disrepair, shall be repair. Hole on wall in office storage area , shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep area, rear storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, storage areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 1, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ICE BUILT UP ON CEILING,WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STANDING WATER IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER 3 C SINK MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP DRY ALL THE TIME
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. PERSONAL BELONGINGS/JACKETS MUST BE SEPARATED FROM THE SUPPLIES AT THE STORAGE shelves
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN THE SMALL PREP COOLER,40F OR BELOW
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popeyes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popeyes on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popeyes?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Popeyes.
Has Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popeyes have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popeyes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Popeyes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popeyes is inspected around two times per year on average.
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