POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN

-REPEAT- 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed metal containers stored as clean with food debris. CDI - PIC moved containers to 3-compartment sink for w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

-REPEAT- 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 walk-in cooler is not self closing. Repair or replace self closing mechanism and ensure door is fully closed and sealed in order to maintain TCS food cold holding temperatures of 41F or below.

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed food handler turn off faucet with their bare hands after handwashing. CDI - Educated the food handler, food handler rewashed their hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed plastic containers stored as clean with food debris. CDI - brought to the 3-compartment sink to properly be washed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cole slaw and shredded lettuce above 41F, these were prepped around 1030. CDI - allowed PIC placed foods in the walk in cooler and freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket low in sanitizer and observed food debris. CDI - PIC remade the sanitizer.

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 scoop handle in the chicken breader. Store with the handles out to prevent touching the breader.

4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Oberved clean containers on the drying rack wet stacked.

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 single service cups inverted with their food contact surface directly on the counter at the drive thru.

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed exterior of equipment (coolers, hot holding cabinets, etc.) accumulating food debris and grease. Observed the exterior of the chicken breader bin accumulating in need of cleaning. Clean and maintain.

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a leak at one of the hot water heaters. Repair.

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 floor tiles throughout with low grouting, observed coving tiles along the walls and inside the walk in coolers are either broken or need to be sealed. Observed damaged tiles around the service sink area. Observed walk in coolers are not self closing. Maintain in a state of good repair, if the walk in coolers are not relies on an automatic door closer to maintain safe temperatures and seal properly. When the door stays open this may cause the internal temperature of the unit to rise therefore may compromise TCS food temperatures. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed unused equipment above the fryer and accumulating dust. Remove equipment that is not in use.

6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed HVAC intakes are accumulating dust in the dry storage area.