Burger King, 2431 Barcelona Lane, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BURGER KING
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2431 Barcelona Lane, Tallahassee, FL 32311
License #: 4703339
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 1/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed bulk bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Observed tie handle broken on bag.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed case of 20 ounce cups stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Observed hot water dripping at a constant stream from left faucet at 3 compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed at both the handwash sink next to the ice machine and near the back door. Observed constant hot water dripping at 3 compartment sink which is in the same vicinity as the mentioned handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at handwash sink located next to office.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at both the handwash sink next to the ice machine and the handwash sink near the back door. Observed the handwash sink next to the ice machine peak at 88-89°F and the handwash sink near the back door peak at 82°F. Observed hot water at a constant drip at 3 compartment sink which is in the same vicinity as e mentioned handwash sinks.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink located near back door. **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters not in packaging at drive thru and not inverted to protect from possible contamination while located under a pest prevention light. Manager returned coffee filters to their packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin at the smoothie station. Accumulation of brown substance at back of ice bin located at drive thru. Manager cleaned both. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed soiled slotted spoon in handwash sink near office and smoothie station. Manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
9/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Boxes of soda syrup stored on floor near dish storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. At cook line.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic pans at dish storage area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler near fryers.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Hamburger patties not covered in walk in freezer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/30/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty lettuce spinner stored over clean dishes on storage rack.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans cleaned stacked and stored with wet nesting, near dish washing area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under drive thru register.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Left on floor next to mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler under front counter.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/23/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • IN USE UTENSIL NOT STORED WITH HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND THE CONTAINER. SCOOP IN PULLED PORK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
  • OBSERVED ATTACHED EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. FAN VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING HANDS. WASHED HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS.
  • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE BIN FOR DRIVE-THRU.
7/24/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No plan review submitted for the new smoothie machine. This violation must be corrected by : 8-12-12.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. ON COOKING EQUIPMENT ON COOKLINE.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. OBSERVED KETCHUP DUMPED IN HWS IN BACK.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICED TEA NEAR TAKE-OUT WINDOW.
6/12/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Vertical toasters have worn edges
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink. Half a packet of powdered sanitizer yields greater than 100 ppm.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at front counter reach in cooler.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters not dated for ice machine.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Half a packet of sanitizer per one full sink exceeds 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
1/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Only the annual review letter from Mary Sandford is available.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters not dated at ice machine.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; rear handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet mop not hung to dry by the mop sink.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.brooms Corrected On Site.
8/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/25/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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