POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee at cookline entered the kitchen from outside, handled the fryer basket handles and put on gloves without first washing hands. Inspector stopped the employee and had him wash his hands before continuing to work at the cookline Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly crawling on exterior of ice machine lid in back of kitchen.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottles containing bleach and soap stored on shelf above clean dishes in dry storage area. 2. Toner cartridges stored on shelf above sauce and soda syrups in dry storage area. Inspector had an employee move the chemicals away during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at red hose connection after splitter added to mop sink.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at handwash sink at end of cookline.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with beard working at cookline and handling food without wearing a beard guard.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White container with chipped corner in-use with food at cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall with exposed insulation at mip sink in back of kitchen.

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can available near handwash sink at front counter.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of bins throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use lids stored directly on floor in kitchen. Employee removed the box from the floor during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor under and around equipment throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they had the coleslaw outside of refrigeration at 9:30 this morning to fill cups with coleslaw. Employee stated the coleslaw has not been removed from the walk-in cooler since.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they had the coleslaw outside of refrigeration at 9:30 this morning to fill cups with coleslaw. Employee stated the coleslaw has not been removed from the walk-in cooler since. Stop sale issued.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing sanitizer stored hanging from ladder in back of kitchen. Manager added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach on floor near back door of kitchen. 2. One dead roach on floor below fountain machine at front counter. Inspector had an employee sweep both during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several cracked plastic pan lids on storage shelf in back of kitchen. Manager discarded the lids during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on ground around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Hood filters above fryers soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old dried flour stuck to several metal pan lids on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor below shelving at cookline soiled with spilled oil. 2. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on ceiling near walk-in freezer soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash scattered on concrete and on grass near dumpster.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on several boxes inside walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old breading stuck to several metal pans and lids on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below fountain machine cabinet in customer seating area. Manager had employees sweep below fountain machine during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelving and boxes inside walk-in freezer.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on top shelf at prep area soiled with food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles at fountain machine in customer seating area soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on several metal pan lids on clean dish rack in dry storage area.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Food debris on floor below equipment throughout kitchen. Floor below fountain machine cabinet in customer seating area soiled with food debris. Air vent above handwash sink at front counter soiled with dust.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below dry storage shelf in back of kitchen. Three dead roaches on floor below fountain machine in customer seating area. All were cleaned up and discarded during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Off duty employee entered establishment from outside and refilled takeout cup lids at the fountain machine in dining area without washing hands. Manager had an employee discard takeout cup lids and restock them. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies in kitchen near mop sink area.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection after splitter in mop sink.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to name any of the big six foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with painted nails scooped fries without wearing gloves at front counter.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written procedures for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table in chicken breading area of kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink at chicken breading station does not have enough water pressure to wash hands properly.

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. Two new employees working in kitchen who have not completed their onboarding training and have not been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen below prep sink near back door. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area below storage shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris. Floor inside walk-in freezer soiled with food debris and/or dirt.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. One plastic lid cracked on storage shelf in dry storage area.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Drywall missing above walk-in cooler in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door gasket.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and/or food debris. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in dining area soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Several metal pans on clean dish rack in dry storage area visibly soiled with old breading.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label left on plastic pan on clean dish rack above prep table near walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open inside enclosure behind building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in dry storage area.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents on ceiling in kitchen near front counter dusty. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired on 06/2022.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor under fountain machine cabinet. Manager swept and discarded during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table near microwave. Manager moved from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on lower shelf of interior of reach-in freezer on cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several old labels stuck to pans on clean dish rack near prep sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in bin on shelf inside walk-in cooler above chicken. Manager moved drinks to bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from putting of stock to preparing food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave next to ice machine. Nozzles of hot water dispenser next to ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in front of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach next to water heater in front of walk-in freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buns stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Employee placed buns on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind soda nozzles of soda machine in dining room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on shelf in front of walk-in cooler.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of hot water machine located next to kitchen ice machine. Pans stored on clean dish rack in dish area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in prep area. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack in dish area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor beneath prep table in prep area next to drive thru.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles of drive thru and dining room soda machines.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observe scraper utensil stored between equipment and fryer on cook line. Employee removed utensil Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed extensive ice build up in Walk-in Freezer on both fans, the floor and shelves. Refrigeration technician was present during inspection and making correction Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed enclosed dumpster with lid open with an extreme amount of flies circling dumpster.