Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Inspector observed mold-like growth on the FCS of lemonade nozzles. Corrective action: beverage nozzles must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Inspector observed shelving in walk-in cooler, surfaces of equipment like prep tops, prep-top cooler lid and sides, sinks, and bulk dry food containers are not free of soil, grease, dust, dirt, and food debris. Corrective action: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Inspector observed debris under dry storage shelves and equipment; and broken cove tile by rear hand sink; ice on walls and floor of walk-in freezer. Corrective action: Floors and walls shall be clean and in good repair.

Observed kitchen staff not wearing hair restraint. Advised PIC to ensure employees wear hats or hair nets while preparing foods.

Observed scoop handle touching flour in bulk flour. COS PIC removed scoop. Advised PIC all scoop handles must be stored out of the food.

Observed clean utensils wet stacked. Advise PIC to properly air dry all utensils before stacking as clean; air dry only.

Person in charge not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records for deliveries during non-operating hours, and periodically evaluating foods upon their receipt as specified within DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(3)(m)

Observed employee eating in the kitchen. COS- Manager advised employee to eat and in the dining room and cleaned surfaces.

Hand sink is not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. COS- Manager adjusted all three kitchen hand sink mixing valves to provide water of 100F or greater.

No procedure or materials present for clean up. Advised PIC to obtain.