POPEYE'S CHICKEN

Observed inside of ice machine with black organic growth. CA. PIC advised to dump ice and clean and sanitize ice machine using EPA registered sanitizer. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on equipment, bulk rice container, prep top, Reach in cooler and soda machine by drive through. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed food debris and stagnant water on floor throughout main kitchen and beneath equipment. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Observed scoop used to dispense bulk item (rice) stored with handle in food. CA. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS scoop was removed.

Observed clean food pans stacked with water residual, dishes must be air dried prior to stacking.

Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on equipment, prep top, Reach in coolers, oven and fryers. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed grease and debris on floor throughout main kitchen and beneath equipment. Also observed bloody meat water on floor of walk in cooler. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products

Observed employes with facial hair longer than half inch. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed employee on serve line wearing wedding band with stone. 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.

Observed one of two handwashing sinks being used to supply water to and dispose of wastewater from portable air conditioning unit. PIC stated that this is a temporary fix to the air conditionings issues they are experiencing. CA Discussed with PIC that a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

Observed black mold growing on the ceiling and walls of walk-in cooler. Observed small leak dripping unto the floor on the ceiling and it is mostly likely the reason why there is growth of mold in cold-holding unit. Advised PIC to clean and sanitize ceiling and walls to remove mold and to fix walk-in cooler to remove leak.