Popeyes in Owen Sound is refusing to comment on allegations that employees were using a nearby storm drain to dispose of their fryer oil.
The location, which opened just last week, was featured in a social media video shot by Raymond King, a Chippewas of Nawash resident, who decided to take the video after he heard complaints employees were improperly disposing of their fryer oil. King told CKNX the manager of the store "tried to lie to me", and felt his concerns were not being taken seriously.
"I started working at fry stands in Sauble Beach when I was 13 years old, and outside the back door, there has always been a bin to dispose of fryer oil. From this bin, a company will come and take it away," said King.
King said he fishes near the exit point of some of the city's sewer systems and wants to ensure that the environment is not impacted by the decisions of some restaurants in the area.
Grey Bruce Health Unit Public Health Manager Angela Newman confirmed they have been on site to investigate the complaints.
"The complaint came through, we were on site the same day to confirm the validity of the complaint, and to ensure that corrective actions put in place to ensure that disposal methods were available, and being properly used by this facility," she said.
When asked if the location had adequate and sanitary means for disposing used cooking oil, Newman said "I would say it was not being done correctly".
When a call was placed to Popeyes in Owen Sound, a man identifying himself as the manager refused to comment on the allegations, refused to provide contact information for the store's ownership or for any Popeyes corporate office contact, and would not identify himself.
BlackburnNews.com will provide more information as it becomes available.
