Popeyes - ABP Investment Group, LLC

Observed a spoon stored in between the grates of the drink machine at the Drive Through Window area.

Observes a to cup used as a scoop for sugar in the bulk sugar bin.

Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (coolers, metal racks in Walk In Cooler, grooves of hot box, bulk food containers, etc.).

Observed an employee eating in between the office area and prep area.

Observed a heavy fly presence throughout the facility (lobby and kitchen area).

Observed hot water not reaching 85 degrees F the hand sink nest to the fryers (80 degrees F), the front hand sink (80 degrees F), the men's restroom (78 degrees F), and the women's restroom (84 degrees F) in the facility.

Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (bulk flour bins, paper towel dispenser, coolers).

Observed multiple units (cooler and hot hold box) leaking water on the floor throughout the kitchen.

Observed a mop not actively in use, stored inside of the mop bucket, not hung to dry.

Observed multiple cold holding units (Walk In Cooler, Prep Top Cooler) missing internal hanging thermometers.

Observed an employee actively prepping food with multiple bracelets on their wrist.

Observed no inspection report posted in the drive thru window (educated last inspection).

Observed utensils stored in standing water at 70 degrees F.

Observed old food debris on the outside and inside of equipment throughout the facility (bulk flour bins, paper towel dispenser, coolers).

Observed old food and grease debris build up and pooling water on the floor and wall around the fryers, at the hand sinks, and in the back storage room.

Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a shelf, directly above the prepping area in the back of the facility.

Observed no hot water at the hand sinks in the kitchen area. PIC stated that the water heater had to be reset routinely due to hot water going out.

Observed biscuits stored uncovered inside of a Reach In Cooler. Observed an orange Popeyes sauce stored uncovered on a top shelf in the Walk In Cooler.

CA: Sauce was covered by PIC.

Observed mildew build up on the baffle of the bulk ice machine.

Observed a box of to-go cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

Observed old food debris on the outside of equipment throughout the facility.

Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers, at the hand sinks, and in the back storage room.

Observed an employee cup (with no lid or straw) stored atop a prep counter in the chicken prep area. Observed a bottled water stored at the prep line.

CA: Items were discarded.

Observed no hot water at the hand sinks in the kitchen area.

CA: Hot water heater was turned on (it had been turned off).

Observed old food debris on the outside of equipment, food containers and bulk containers in the facility.

Observed overflowing receptacles in the women's restroom.

CA: Restroom was cleaned by PIC.

Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers.

Observed employees actively prepping food without hair restraints on. RCA: Employees prepping food shall wear hair restraints to prevent contamination of food.

Observed employee actively prepping food with bracelet on. RCA: Employees shall not wear jewelry to prevent contamination of food product.

Observed in-use utensil in bulk bin was not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container. RCA: Scoops shall be stored with handle above the top of the food to prevent contamination.

Observed in prep station, caked up flour and debris on the outside of equipment, food containers, bulk containers, and all throughout the kitchen area. RCA: The equipment, containers, and kitchen area shall be cleaned and maintained.

Observed old food and grease debris build up on the floor and wall around the fryers.