Popeye's

Inspector's notes

Observed a buildup of food and grease debris on the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink next to the three-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) cleaned it at time of inspection. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Employee handled bag of raw chicken, then touched the handle to the walk-in, squeegee handle, mop handle and wet floor sign without washing hands. Had employee wash hands and surfaces were sanitized. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.

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Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Raw chicken, under temperature control per manager, piled above the rim of the pan at the breading station at 48*F internally. Manager opted to discard the chicken. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

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No paper towels observed at the hand wash sink near the 3 comp sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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In the reach in cooler near the rethermalizer, observed TCS foods including shredded cheese, cheesecakes, coleslaw and bacon with internal temperatures measuring 52-55*F with a probe thermometer. Observed the cooler door ajar approximately 1 inch. PIC stated the door is in disrepair and sometimes cracks open if shut quickly. Observed ambient air temp at 39*F with a min/max thermometer when the door was tightly closed. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Advised PIC place a work order on the door for repair to ensure TCS foods are maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed rough concrete flooring approximately 1 foot around all sides of the floor trenches on both sides of the kitchen. Observed large sections of flooring that have become heavily eroded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exposed aggregate rock worn through on the concrete. Also observed section of floor to wall juncture water damaged and in disrepair. Repair/replace to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Discussed that if the areas is grounded down into smoothed concrete that the area must be sealed every 6 months. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the fryer hood intermittently working so a significant accumulation of smoke was observed throughout the lobby and kitchen. PIC stated a work order would be placed on the unit. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed rough concrete flooring approximately 1 foot around all sides of the floor trenches on both sides of the kitchen. PIC stated that the floors were re-done with two different types of concrete and coated with epoxy which wore off after two weeks. Observed most areas have become heavily eroded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exposed aggregate rock worn through on the concrete. Also observed section of floor to wall juncture water damaged and in disrepair. Repair/replace to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to the next routine inspection. Discussed that if the areas is grounded down into smoothed concrete that the area must be sealed every 6 months. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. *Fifth repeat violation* Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the fryer hood intermittently working so a significant accumulation of smoke was observed throughout the lobby and kitchen. PIC stated a work order would be placed on the unit ASAP. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the fryer hood intermittently working so a significant accumulation of smoke was observed throughout the lobby and kitchen. PIC stated a work order would be placed on the unit ASAP. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed 30+ dishes with visible food debris stored as cleaned on the wire rack by the entrance. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed ROP bags of RTE beans, gravy and mac & cheese holding between 50-55*F submerged in water measuring 55*F with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the foods were thawed in room temp water about 1 hour prior to inspection. Observed the foods left unmonitored by employees. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed RTE rice holding between 103-105*F in a covered plastic container on the prep counter near the rethermalizer. PIC stated the rice is soaked for 20 minutes in hot water before transferring to the walk in cooler. Per timestamp, the rice had been soaking for an hour unattended due to a business rush. Advised PIC to actively monitor foods while in prep to minimize time spent in the danger zone. All TCS foods cooling were uncovered to allow for rapid cooling and placed in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the cold well raw chicken battering station without a drain line plumbed to an approved floor sink so water runs direction onto the floor and into the floor trench. Also observed drain lines in disrepair under the 3 comp sink and food prep sink so grey water runs directly onto the floor and into nearby floor trenches. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior re-inspection on 7/19/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed rough concrete flooring approximately 1 foot around all sides of the floor trenches on both sides of the kitchen. PIC stated that the floors were re-done with two different types of concrete and coated with epoxy which wore off after two weeks. Observed most areas have become heavily eroded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exposed aggregate rock worn through on the concrete. Also observed section of floor to wall juncture water damaged and in disrepair. Repair/replace to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to the next routine inspection. Discussed that if the areas is grounded down into smoothed concrete that the area must be sealed every 6 months. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. *Fifth repeat violation* Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ------ Observed the establishment's rethermalizer in disrepair with water held at 74*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated they were aware the rethermalizer was in disrepair and were using the still water to remove the chill from frozen ROP bags of food such as red beans, mac and cheese, and gravy. PIC stated the bags are placed in the still water bath until they are no longer frozen, moved to the water bath in the table top steam table and then microwaved before being held hot in the steam table. Advised PIC to repair steamer prior to re-inspection on 1/12/2024 or provide an effective alternative to allow for proper reheating of TCS foods in 2 hours or less. Discussed that when reheating TCS foods that are commercially processed and in an intact package for hot holding, an internal temperature of at least 135*F must be reached within 2 hours and maintained for at least 15 seconds before the food can be hot held at 135*F. Advised PIC to thaw foods in the walk in cooler overnight to reduce the time needed to reheat. Advised PIC reheat in the oven, microwave (following approved procedures) or in a dedicated steam table capable of reheating ROP bags in 2 hours or less. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A), P: Approved System---Observed a shut-off valve attached to the mop sink faucet downstream from the AVB (Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker). Discussed with PIC that a shut-off valves down stream of an AVB is an unapproved set-up which may cause the AVB to fail. PIC stated the valve was placed downstream to be used as a faucet because the mop sink cannot be fully turned off due to a significant leak. The valve could not be disconnected at the time of inspection because the leak was too severe. A re-inspection will take place on 1/5/2024 to ensure the faucet has been repaired and the shutoff has been removed. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ------ Establishment does not have sink plugs to allow sink basins to be filled to support proper ware washing. Advised PIC to obtain drain plug prior to the re-inspection on 1/12/2024. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ------ Observed rough concrete flooring approximately 1 foot around all sides of the floor trenches on both sides of the kitchen. PIC stated that the floors were re-done with two different types of concrete and coated with epoxy which wore off after two weeks. PIC reports the epoxy was given approximately 10 hours to dry after being applied. Observed most areas have become heavily eroded and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed exposed aggregate rock worn through on the concrete. Repair/replace to restore a smooth and easily cleanable surface prior to the next routine inspection. Discussed that if the areas is grounded down into smoothed concrete that the area must be sealed every 6 months. *fourth repeat violation* Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions ------ Observed standing grey water and food debris in the floor sinks near the front hand sink and drive-thru window. PIC was able to clear drains which were clogged due to heavy food debris accumulation in the filters. After clearing the filters, both drains cleared and appear to be functioning properly. Advised PIC to ensure drained are cleaned as needed to prevent an accumulation of food debris that may create pest harborage conditions. *Second repeat violation* Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th