POPEYES CHICKEN

Observed 3 pans of mac and cheese uncovered at the time of inspection. CA:xcept as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS- PIC covered food.

Observed ice in ice bin stored uncovered at the time of inspection. CA: xcept as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Observed interior of ice machine heavily stained with accumulation of buildup. CA: food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS: PIC started to melt ice and stated ice machine will be washed, rinsed and sanitized before use.

Observed interior and outside of sugar bin unclean to sight and touch with accumulation of food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up.

Observed interior and exterior of toaster and microwave unclean with accumulation of food residue. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Discussed with PIC that all surfaces shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized within 24 hours.

Observed TCS food cold holding above 41F (See * on inspection report). CA: All TCS food shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS- food held under 4 hours put on ice bath to cool more rapidly.

Observed drink nozzles with accumulation of black build up. CA: All food and food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. COS- PIC removed, cleaned and sanitized nozzles.

Observed interior of microwave unclean with accumulation of food debris. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- PIC cleaned and sanitized microwave interior.

Observed several lids and the interior of bottles and dishes stored as clean observed unclean with food debris. Observed containers holding dishes stored as clean, unclean to sight and touch. CA: All food and non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent build up. Discussed with PIC to clean and remove dishes not in use. Discussed with PIC to clean and cover dishes that's not in constant use.

Observed 6 flies at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to have pest control come out more frequently.

Observed one hand sink in the back of the main kitchen without hand soap. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning. COS: Hand soap was supplied to the back hand sink.

Observed food debris on metal pans stacked as clean. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: Person in charge (PIC) instructed employees to rewash dishes.

Observed inside of ice bin in the back kitchen unclean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed two employees wearing rings with gems on them while prepping ready to eat foods. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: PIC removed ring and told employee to remove their ring as well. Employee removed ring.

Observed flooding in main kitchen and running outside of facility due to reasons unrelated to sewage. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking and spurting water out of the sides. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. COS: PIC stated that the plumber was called at 7am to come and repair. PIC stated that the grease leaked into the drain. Discussed with PIC to have the leaks on the faucet repaired and that they have 72 hours (01/11/25) to fix the plumbing issues.

Observed metal pans stacked wet for air drying. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: Metal pans were rewashed and stagger stacked.

Observed lid prep top cooler in main kitchen in disrepair. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Observed microwaves in kitchen unclean to sight with food encrusted on surface. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: PIC cleaned microwaves with sanitizing solution.

Observed sauce bottles not properly labeled.

Observed dishes stacked wet. Discussed with PIC to allow dishes to air dry completely before stacking.

Observed build up and debris inside coolers and outside of container holding sugar. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed leak coming from ceiling in main kitchen. Observed water on the floor in walk in cooler. Observed excessive ice build up in walk in freezer. Observed ice buildup in floor in walk in freezer. PIC given 3 business days to repair leak, walk in cooler and freezer.(3/11/24).