Popeye's

Observed food contact surface of the interior of the bulk ice machine stored as clean with severe black mold-like substance. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surface and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the bulk ice machine.

Observed a bin of cooked rice stored covered cooling at room temperature on the counter in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration covered/tightly covered. COS: PIC placed bin of cooked rice in the walk-in cooler for proper cooling.

Observed an insect control device stored directly above single-service cup lids. Advised PIC insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a food preparation area, and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised PIC to relocate insect control device.

Upon arrival, observed employee scratch head and nose and proceeded to prepare food at the fryer basket and prep to-go order. Also observed an employee remove jacket and proceeded to handle food. Advised PIC Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms. COS: Had both employees cease prep and wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

During time of inspection, observed food employee wash hands with cold water. Advised PIC on proper cleaning procedures. COS: Had employee rewash hands with warm water.

Upon arrival, observed a food employee drink from a cup without a straw in the prep area of the kitchen. Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container. COS: Food employee cease drinking in the prep areas of the kitchen.

Observed stains on interior food contact portions of multiple microwaves. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean interior food contact portions of microwaves.

Observed coleslaw and sliced cheese cooling tightly covered at a disrepaired prep top cooler. Also observed 1 metal container of raw chicken cooling tightly covered in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC moved sliced cheese and coleslaw in the walk-in cooler (loosely covered and loosely covered the metal container of raw chicken.

Observed single-service cup lids soiled with soda debris near the drive thru window. Advised PIC equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Advised PIC to discard single-service cup lids and to relocate lids to protect from contamination.

Observed prep top cooler with an ambient temperature of 56F and in disrepair. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have prep top cooler repaired.

Observed nonfood contact surface of the interior of the reach in freezer and reach-in cooler stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean interior portion of the reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer.

Upon Arrival, Observed food employee enter kitchen from the outside, prep drink without handwashing step. Advised PIC Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: all food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. COS: Had food employee cease prep and wash hands.

Observed multiple food employees wash hands with cold water. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped, rinse under clean, running warm water. COS: Had food employee rewash hands in warm water.

Observed stains on interior food contact portions of microwave and white dispenser portion of interior food contact surface of ice machine. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed two containers of rice (red and white) prepped this morning, cooling tightly covered in walk-in-cooler. Advised PIC cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC loosen covers of containers for proper cooling methods.

Observed multiple bags of flour with grease stains on bags. Advised PIC food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

Observed handsink at food prep area in disrepair (sensor), not working. Advised PIC a plumbing system and hoses conveying water shall be constructed and repaired with approved materials according to law. CA: Discussed with PIC other available handsinks within 25 feet.

Observed food employee handwash at 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC a warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing. COS: Had food employee cease and wash hands at handsink.

Upon Arrival, Observed pickle and pickle seeds inside of back handwashing station nearest to 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC remove pickles from back handwashing station nearest to 3-compartment sink.

Observed no instructions for vomit/fecal response. Advised PIC Responding To Contamination Events. a food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed multiple lids with debris on food-contact surface area stored as clean. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed residue on underside food contact portion of ice lid at drive-thru. Advised PIC at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed food employee filling bucket with ice, bucket placed on floor while placing ice in bin. Advised PIC during preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination, food shall be stored 6 inches off the floor. COS: Had food employee remove bin off floor during preparation.

Upon Arrival, Observed handsink at chicken prep area and warewash area turn off. Advised PIC hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. COS: Hot water was turned on and restored at all handsinks.

Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public display. Observed no inspection report posted at drive-thru window. Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed employee jacket stored on shelves in dish/rack storage. Advised PIC to re-locate to locker. Also observed purse and coat stored in main kitchen on boxes of bugs. Advised PIC to relocate. CA: employee personal items shall be stored in designated areas.