POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

Observed multiple pans stored under pass-through and several lids in dry storage with accumulated debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC moved dirty pans to three compartment sink.

Observed grime build-up on interior walls, handle, and baffle of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return within by 4/16/2026 to recheck.

Observed pan of container of rice held over 24 hours with no date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC discarded container of rice.

Observed no allergen poster at service counter and drive-thru. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. COS: No COS can be observed. Inspector must return to recheck by 4/16/2026.

Observed mac and cheese and gravy with meat thawing in main kitchen in standing water. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed according to approved methods, such as: thawing under refrigeration, under cold, running water, in a microwave oven, or other approved methods. COS: PIC moved items back to walk-in freezer.

Observed non-functional cooler, fryer, and rethermalizer in main kitchen. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. COS: no COS can be observed. Inspector must return by 04/16/2026 to verify that cooler, fryer, and rethermalizer were repaired or work order in place. Date of repair must be verified. Once repaired, proper function of cooler, fryer, and rethermalizer must be verified before use.

Observed fried chicken breading crumbs on to-go boxes in dry storage. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. COS: employee assigned to clean to-go boxes.

Observed green buildup on wall in main kitchen. Observed floors and shelving throughout facility with heavy food debris/grease buildup. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. No COS can be observed. Inspector must return by 04/16/2026 to ensure facility has been cleaned.

Observation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler in main kitchen area (Ambient: 60F, Sliced Cheese 54F, Mayonnaise 52F). The containers of food were being stored on top of ice in order to aid in cold holding.

Corrective Action: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with the CFSM. The mayonnaise (prepped less than 2 hours prior) was moved into a functional cooler to be properly cooled down. The sliced cheese was discarded. Discussed having the prep top cooler repaired or replaced with the PIC. The prep top cooler must be serviced by a licensed technician and documentation provided to the Health Department. This will be rechecked by the Health Department. The prep top cooler must not be used to store TCS foods until rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with PIC. PIC discarded TCS foods and contact a licensed technician to service cooler. Facility will use time as a public health control until cooler has been serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

Observed accumulation of grease on kitchen floor beside fryers on main cook line. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. PIC will have area cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of soda machine. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency of soda machine with PIC. PIC will have soda machine cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

Observed ice build-up from freezer unit on box of frozen fries. No food contamination was involved. CA: PIC had all food under ice from freezer moved and will have the freezer unit serviced. The health department will be notified once repairs are complete to have unit rechecked.