Popeyes Chicken
1251 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 19, 2026
Popeyes Chicken was last inspected on August 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general1 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager ceritificate. Instd to obtain certificate and have valid original certificate posted on site at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in chicken prep area and in front of fryers. Instd to repair floor tiles and maintain. Worn grout lines around floor tiles in chicken prep area and warewashing area. Instd to re grout and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager certificate posted on site, nor city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken, potatoes,etc) instd to post valid city of chicago certified manager certificate and have manager on site at all times while handling tcs foods. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in hallway near rear exit door. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed sugar spillage in cabinets under soda dispensing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash sign at rear dishwash/prep handsink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with broken lids. Instructed to correct, replace, and maintain to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2576874 conducted on 6/6/23. Previous core violations not corrected: (#57) 2-102.13: unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all current food handlers. Must provide and maintain. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all current food handlers. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all current food handlers. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed minor residue and pop build-up inside the ice chute on the customer pop machine. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the outside dumpster without a tight-fitting lid. The dumpster currently has no lid. Instructed management that all outside waste receptacles must be maintained with a tight-fitting lid; must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify food handler certificates for all current food handlers. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in prep area not accessible for employees to wash hands. Observed hot and cold running water at hand washing sink not working when you turn both knobs. Hand washing sink must be accessible at all times with hot and cold running water for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food particles from floors throughout prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink faucet with loose knob, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Additional items needed to complete vomit and diarrhea kit on premises. Must provide a face mask and a sanitizer that will kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the upper interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan in the womens washroom; clean fan to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Additional items needed to complete vomit and diarrhea kit on premises. Must provide a face mask and a sanitizer that will kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the upper interior panel of the ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ventilation fan in the womens washroom; clean fan to remove dust observed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting board in need of replacing when worn or with deep cuts. Replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(n) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review,. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar document used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the kit & procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrhea events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus mater onto surface in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4.602.11(e)(4) must detail clean the interior panel and hoses of the ice machine in the rear prep, panel slightly dirty. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5.205.15(c) no hot water available at the 3-comp sink (78f)in rear prep area to properly clean pots, pans and utensils. No dish machine on-site. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Hot water temperature in exposed hand sinks in rear prep ranged from 90f-95f. Toilet rooms, 85f. Hot water restored in 3-comp sink 117f, hand washing sinks 107f-114f and toilet rooms, 112f.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4.601.11(b) must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from fryer in prep area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6.201.11 must detail clean debris and water from floors throughout rear prep, and seating areas, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate onsite.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label flour & rice food containers in prep area, food has been removed from original packaging.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on small prep cooler below steam table behind service counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean spider webs from hanging lights in customer seating area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris and grease from floors in prep area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label flour & rice food containers in prep area, food has been removed from original packaging.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on small prep cooler below steam table behind service counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean spider webs from hanging lights in customer seating area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris and grease from floors in prep area.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables, along walls and throughout, also outside back door in hallway,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior ice machine not clean, instd to clean and maintain daily,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all cooking equipment, prep tables, along walls and throughout, also outside back door in hallway,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from light shield above 1 compartment prep sink in rear dish washing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometer in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Clean knives improperly stored inbetween prep table and steam unit. Instd to store knives properly.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance at wall and top base of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior rear of ice machine not clean, slight build-up. Instd to clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the upper panel inside ice machine in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Eliminate puddles of water from floor in basement storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from light shield above 1 compartment prep sink in rear dish washing area. Clean all baseboards throughout where debris,flour etc is present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at chemical dsipenser located above the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be properly stored in a clean container with a lid to prevent contamination.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: 2-door cooler in rear hot food prep area not maintaining adequate temperature. Air temp recorded at 45.8f. Instructed to remove all products(non-potentially hazardous foods) from unit and turn it off to eliminate all of the exccessive ice build-up inside on back wall. Unit tagged held for inspection. Must request re-inspection when unit is holding at proper temperature of 40 degrees or below. No citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the upper panel inside ice machine in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Eliminate puddles of water from floor in basement storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from light shield above 1 compartment prep sink in rear dish washing area. Clean all baseboards throughout where debris,flour etc is present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair leak at chemical dsipenser located above the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be properly stored in a clean container with a lid to prevent contamination.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the exteriors of all paper towel holders.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in basement storage area(remove all debris and dirt).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean walls throughout dishwashing and food prep area(stains, grease). Clean dust build-up exhaust fans in both washrooms and from the coils and fan gaurds inside the walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly organize all articles stored in basement storage area. All items must be elevated 6 inches off the floor
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Cold water knob on 3 compartment sink in poor repair, does not completely shut off. Must repair serious violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violations noted 12-22-14 on report# not corrected:-30-must properly label all bulk food item containers.-33-must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean the interior and exterior of the coolers and cooking equipment.-34-must detail clean the floors under the cook line and under sinks.-41- must remove debris from the ground in rear of building. Non compliant violation -serious 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: See violation #29.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: See violation #29.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the exteriors of all paper towel holders.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in basement storage area(remove all debris and dirt).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: See violation #29.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean walls throughout dishwashing and food prep area(stains, grease). Repair corner of wall near equipment storage rack across from 3 compartment sink. Clean dust build-up exhaust fans in both washrooms and from the coils and fan gaurds inside the walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly organize all articles stored in basement storage area. All items must be elevated 6 inches off the floor.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: See violation #29.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must properly label all bulk food item containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must discard all broken or cracked multi use containers and lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must also detail clean the exterior of the bulk food item containers. Must detail clean the interior and exterior of the coolers and cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors under the cook line and under sinks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove debris from the ground in rear of building.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior and exterior of all cooking equipment and coolers. Detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under all cooking equipment,prep tables,along walls and throughout. Must remove grease and food debris. Remove small amounts of debris from ground in rear of building.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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