Popeyes Chicken/Chutney Joes, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Popeyes Chicken/Chutney Joes
Address: 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Jul 19, 2012
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100

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  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 17, 2010 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 19, 2010 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED [multiple violations]
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 20, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Dec 3, 2010 100
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Mar 30, 2011 0
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Apr 6, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 12, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Apr 20, 2012 100
No violation noted during this evaluation. Jul 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

May 17, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. Found evidence of mice activity on premises. Noted approx 50 mice droppings on cabinets under front serving line; approx 50 droppings behind equipment under front counters. Must clean /sanitize entire premises & contact P.C.O. Citation issued ( per municipal code/rules & regs). Also noted 2-live mice on a glueboard around soda lines.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Observed employee washing,rinsing equipment at 3-comp sink, by running them under faucet water, without properly setting up for wash,rinse,sanitize.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Observed the middle, bottom pipe of the 3-comp sink leaking profusely onto the floors.Premises using red bucket to hold up sink. Must fix to prevent pest issues. Citation issued per city code/rules & regs.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Floors thruout premises especially along wallbases, including the attic area must be kept clean/sanitized. Must clean floors of walk in cooler also.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must replace fiberboard shelvings at soda station, under microwave oven, that are in poor repair. Must replace caulking or seal around sink drain boards also in poor repair.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must clean walls under 3-comp sink.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Must properly rodent proof the rear door to hallway due to about 2-inches gap at bottom of door. Also found evidence of small/fruit fly activity on walls around 3-comp sink approx 20 found.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Upstairs storage area cluttered, mice droppings found in same.

May 19, 2010

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Rear door still not rodent proof, also found hole in wall. Premises has no evidence of any control means to eliminate/control rodents inside entire 1st floor establishment. Mgr of pest control company states owner of business refused to allow him to put down any device to control rodents.
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Instructed to have drainline repair from 3comp sink so water does not run onto floor.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Interior door of all fryers must be free of grease build-up.
Corrected at this time.
Corrected at this time.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must seal any holes or openings on walls in storage rooms to prevent pest entry.
Corrected at this time.

May 20, 2010

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Found approx 90 lbs. of raw chicken in boxes stored on walk-in cooler shelves, that had rancid odor, spolied & dried-out. Instructed to preperly dispose of said products immediately.
Corrected at this time.
Corrected at this time.
Corrected at this time.
Corrected at this time.
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. Front handsink faucets are leaking & not properly maintained. Must replace fix/knobs.

Dec 3, 2010

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST KEE THE FLOORS UNDER 3-COMP SINK DRY AT ALL TIMES & MAINTAIN CLEAN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DE-LIME THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE; CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK & INTERIOR OF FRYERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ATTIC STORAGE AREAS, & UNDER CASH REGISTER- MUST BE REMOVED OR GREATLY MINIMIZED, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Mar 30, 2011

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. Over 30 mouse droppings AND DEAD COCKROACHES were found around and under shelving and baseboards throughout the 2ND FLOOR OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE WALK IN COOLER HAS A PANEL PULLED AWAY FROM THE WALL INSIDE THE COOLER FULL OF OLD CHICKEN PARTS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILDUP. THE RACKS IN SAID COOLER ARE CORRRODED AND ALSO FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR AND RACKS AND REPAIR THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS AND REPAIR THE MISSING BASEBOARD TILE NEXT TO THE FREEZER.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER IS FILTHY, WASH, RINSE SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE SCOOP HOLDER.
REMOVE FOOD SCOOPS FROM 105f WATER AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE AFTER SANITIZING OR STORE HANDLE UP IN THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.

Apr 6, 2011

THE WALK IN COOLER PANEL HAS BEEN REPLACED BUT NEEDS TO BE SEALED IN MORE FLUSH TO THE WALL. THE COOLER RACKS ARE NOW CLEAN.
All evidence of pest activity has been cleaned up.
REMOVE FOOD SCOOPS FROM 105f WATER AND STORE IN A DRY PLACE AFTER SANITIZING OR STORE HANDLE UP IN THE FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF THE TEMPERATURE DANGER ZONE.
THE ICE MACHINE DOOR IS DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.

Apr 12, 2012

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ELEVATED DRY STORAGE AREA.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED 12 DRAIN FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA ON CEILING TILE PANELS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 4/19/12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUES 7-38-020 H000076810 15 COURT DATE 5/31/2012 AT 1100AM RM 112 AT 400 W SUPERIOR CHGO,IL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERS FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP AT ALL CORNERS.ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR AND BOTTOM PORTION OF ALL FRYERS TO BE FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AT REAR CHICKEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED UP SAUCE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Apr 20, 2012

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND ABATED AT THIS TIME. MCLOUD PEST CONTROL PROVIDED SERVICE ON 4/14/2012.

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