POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #11724

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF- *Observed - Old employee health policy listing 5 foodborne illnesses instead of 6 foodborne illnesses sent to employees. *CDI - EHS provided new employee health policy and reporting agreement for PIC to print off and have current and future employees read sign and date. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- *Observed - No hand soap at handsink located at breading station. *CDI - PIC provided hand soap.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. *Observed - 2 Employees engaged in food prep without a proper hair restraint. *CDI - Employees put on a hair restraint.

3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. *Observed - Scoop Handle for sugar bin in contact with food product. Store item so that scoop handle does not contact the food product. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. *Observed - Ice Scoop stored on top of ice machine without being stored in a clean container to assist in avoiding possible contamination.

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Cardboard Box of To-Go bags stored directly on the floor in back dry storage area.

*REPEAT* 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Flour Bins without lids, WIF Door with heavy ice build and WIF Floor Rising. NOTE: Items are listed as non-compliant items on establishments transitional permit. Establishment has until 10/13/26 to complete all repairs and corrections listed for non-compliant items on Transitional Permit.

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. *Observed - Some Sanitizer buckets and sanitizer recently filled at 3 comp sink below proper concentration. *CDI - PIC emptied and refilled all sanitizer items above 200ppm.

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. *Observed - 2 plastic containers wet stacked. *CDI - PIC placed container into self draining position to allow proper air drying.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Heavy Ice Build up in WIF, WIF door unable to self close, 3 fryers in disrepair and lids to flour bins missing. NOTE: items listed on transitional permit no points deducted.

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. *Observed - Base Boards at WIC and WIF doors in need of replacement. *Observed - Tiles at fryer station in need of replacement. NOTE: Items listed on transitional permit no points deducted.