A Popeyes Louisiana The Detroit kitchen is closed Tuesday after a video showing unhealthy conditions inside the restaurant became viral on Facebook [19659005] The Detroit Health Department food safety team closed the restaurant, 14180 Gratiot Ave., at 2 pm due to multiple health risks. 19659006] "The site is temporarily closed and the Popeye management is cooperating with the health department and f" Follow all cleaning protocols ", health department officials posted on Facebook.

The video was posted by a Popeyes worker, Shakita Shemere, who showed the dirty scene after she was told to clean up. "Shemere repeated the word" sick "when she registered dirty dishes, water covering the floor , insects and uncovered meat being frozen.

The Detroit Health Department says it will work with Popeyes to make sure the restaurant complies with regulations before it reopens

Popeyes' offices reacted by saying that the health and safety of the public are the main priorities of the chain.

"We understand that the franchisee who owns and operates this place is currently working with health authorities s and takes all appropriate steps to ensure that the restaurant is safe for all guests and team members ".

The video below of the restaurant interior includes vulgar language.

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