POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #150

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored in blue container with food debris build up at bottom. Person in charge moved container to three compartment sink for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple missing floor tiles throughout kitchen area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust build up on wall behind flip top cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee on cook line engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed container of cooked rice at temperature of 73F stored in walk-in cooler. Per person in charge rice was cooked 3 hours prior. Cooked rice was in a large covered container with another container of cooked rice on top of it. Cooked rice (73F - Cooling)

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of cooked rice at temperature of 73F stored in walk-in cooler. Per person in charge rice was cooked 3 hours prior. Cooked rice was in a large covered container with another container of cooked rice on top of it.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two pieces of cooked chicken under heat lamp with temperatures of 111-117F. The bulb for heat lamp directly above chicken was not lit. Person in charge stated chicken was cooked 15 minutes prior and voluntarily discarded. Cooked chicken items (111-117F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb missing vacuum breaker near rear exit of kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple metal pans stacked on top of each above three compartment sink with moisture stuck in between and unable to air dry.

Basic - Floor and/or walls soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors behind biscuit oven soiled with grease build up. Walls around hand wash sink near cook line soiled.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed; ice scoop for ice machine stored in container with soiled bottom. Ice scoop for soda tower at to-go window stored in holder with soiled edges and wall behind.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; both soda towers with soiled backplates and areas around nozzles. Soiled gaskets on multiple reach in cooler doors throughout kitchen. Dust build up on fan guard in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened box of tea bags stored with no protective covering on top of tea machine.

High Priority - Priority: High Priority-Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in back of establishment by stand up reach in coolers.

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate-Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slight mold like substance build up on back frame near nozzles on beverage machine by to go window and beverage machine in lobby area.

Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed opened beverage can in reach in freezer on cook line. Employee voluntarily discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Priority: Basic-Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler. Soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler. Soiled frames on microwave doors in prep area. Soiled mop sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area chub unit, gravy (98F - Hot Holding). Operated stated unit is not working, she has a work order in for repair. Operator is changing water to crease temperature. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb on outside wall near back door missing backflow preventer. Operator had employee place vacuum breaker on hose bibb. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in both restrooms. Manager stocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by office, damaged.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, cell phone on counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers have build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, exterior of bulk flour container, including handles, soiled. Reach-in freezer at cook line, gasket soiled. Reach-in cooler at front line, gasket soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, open case of bags on floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in men's restroom very slow draining.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. At prep area, reach-in freezer next to handwash sink not maintaining items frozen solid, ambient temperature showing 37f. Shrimp in freezer 24f. Operator stated she has work order in for freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing at mop sink.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working with batter wash, no beard guard.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under fryers is in disrepair, not smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease build up. Ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warmer at sandwich make station has build up of food debris and residue. Bun toaster at sandwich make station, exterior soiled at top.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter, open case of bags on floor. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in empty mop bucket.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice bath at cook line, batter wash (47F - Cold Holding); Employee added ice, batter wash (40F - Cold Holding) 30 minutes later. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside near back door missing backflow preventer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104

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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans over triple sinks have wet nesting.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor under fryers is in disrepair, mot easily cleanable. Floor tiles broken or missing on cook line and walk-in cooler.

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind fryers have build up of grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Chicken racks in walk-in cooler have build up of residue.

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on ice machine. Bucket moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries at front counter, fries (106F - Hot Holding). Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb outside near back door missing backflow preventer.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at prep area not functioning.

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent at cook line has dust build up. Floor under fryers has grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper well at prep area clogged, utensils in standing water, 82f. Manager had employee remove utensils from standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Manager had employee close lid. Corrected On-Site