POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust around ceiling air vent closest to drive through area.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding inside walk in cooler damaged and missing in places.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield for light bulb above doorway inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic lexan on shelf by ovens.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook's line preparing fried chicken wearing a gold bracelet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulb in walk in freezer missing its protective shield.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings in metal pan on breading table at 57F. Operator stated they'd been out for 45 minutes. Operator placed wings in walk in cooler with an ambient temperature of 37F. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand washing sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food in kitchen area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door fall off onto floor when attempting to open lid. Operator stated work order is in to repair door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open cup of lemonade with ice in stand up reach in freezer across from fryers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then put on gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator could not locate forms during inspection. Provided Operator with DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining room area with water stains.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage in a coffee cup sitting on a bag of flour in chicken prep area. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on counter next to hot holding units. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bus tubs wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin door fall off onto floor when attempting to open lid.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.