Popeye's Lousiana Kitchen #224

Observed no thermometers inside the reach in coolers.

RCA: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures

Observed prep top cover to be broken.

RCA: Equipment shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Observed heavy food debris in reach in cooler. Observed chicken blood at the bottom of reach in cooler where meat is stored.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

Observed drain cover to be missing in the dish washing area.

RCA: The floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch.

Observed employee using cell phone at front counter.

RCA: Employees should store electronic devices in designated areas to prevent contamination.

Obserevd no thermometers inside the reach-in coolers or the walk-in cooler.

CA: PIC shall obtain thermometers and hang them in the warmest part of the coolers (near the door).

Observed buildup of food debris on the inside of Microwave and on handle. Observed buildup of grease, food debris etc. from under the fryers, chicken prep area etc. Observed food debris on reach in cooler and on handle in main kitchen. Observed food splatter/ debris on the walls around the chicken prep area.

CA: Facility in need of a deep cleaning including all areas of concern. PIC shall coordinate with the district manager to obtain appropriate equipment for cleaning of the facility.

Observed an accumulation of old chicken blood at the bottom of reach in cooler.

CA/COS: PIC instructed staff to immediately, wash, rinse and sanitize unit to prevent contamination.

Observed the overall facility to have food debris, grease accumulation etc. on floors, walls and ceilings.

RCA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

Observed build-up on the walls and baffle of the ice machine. Observed build-up on the surface of the bun toaster.

CA: PIC shall ensure proper frequency of cleaning for the ice machine. Ice shall be burned and the unit cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions. The bun toaster shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up of food debris.

Obserevd no thermometers inside the reach-in coolers or the walk-in cooler.

CA: PIC shall obtain thermometers and hang them in the warmest part of the coolers (near the door).

Observed build up of food debris on the inside of the reach-in coolers. Observed build-up of grease dripping from the side of the fryer onto the floors. Observed food debris build-up inside the microwaves. Observed food splatter/ debris on the walls around the chicken prep area.

CA: Facility in need of a deep cleaning including all areas of concern. PIC shall coordinate with the district manager to obtain appropriate equipment for cleaning of the faility.

Observed hand sink in main kitchen to be stocked with hand sanitizer and no hand soap. PIC stated that an order was placed to day for more hand soap. Observed hand sink in men's restroom to be out of hand soap.

RCA: PIC shall obtain hand soap to use in the meantime for proper handwashing. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Observed hand sink in men's restroom to be out of paper towels and with not other drying provision.

RCA: PIC shall have men's restroom stocked with drying provisions. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels;
2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;
3. A heated-air hand drying device; or
4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.

Observed build-up on the ice machine baffle. PIC stated the unit had not been in use for repairs to the door and is usually cleaned every two weeks.

RCA: PIC shall ensure proper frequency of cleaning for the ice machine. Ice shall be burned and the unit cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions.

Observed build up of food debris on the inside of the reach-in coolers. Observed build-up of food debris on the outside of the equipment (reach-in coolers, warmer cabinet, oven, dry goods containers). Observed build-up of grease dripping from the side of the fryer onto the floors. Observed food debris build-up inside the microwave. Observed food splatter/ debris on the walls around the chicken prep area. Observed flour on the floor around the dry goods containers.

RCA: Facility in need of a deep cleaning including all areas of concern. PIC shall coordinate with the district manager to obtain appropriate equipment for cleaning of the faility. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.