POPEYE’S FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN Inspection – January 5, 2024

High Priority 2

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to ice tea brewer.

#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at splitter on mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in dispenser adjacent to fry station. Operator replaced empty towel roll. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rubber bracelets while preparing food.

#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed sandwich buns stored on prep table, next to hand wash sink on the ice machine wall side.

#5Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper above biscuit prep table.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler door and gaskets.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled on ice machine wall, and next to 3 compartment sink.

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