California Chicken Grill, 2022 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CALIFORNIA CHICKEN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2022 Sw 34 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1103133
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Bulk brown sugar container.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On steam table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken being held at 112°. Chicken was reheated to proper temperature.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer. Near back door, open bag of raw chicken stored over fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook blew into glove just prior to putting on his hand. Cook was corrected and went to wash hands and put on fresh gloves.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Also no soap. Observed at back kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired or new. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard/body soiled with old food debris. Lower shelf on prep table. Also the ice bin needs attention.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Large silver unit by back door.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. (Pan used to store ice scoop soiled) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (In area with 3 compartment sink) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (In grill area, one section missing shield)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. (Walk-in cooler floor soiled under shelves along wall)
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. (Directly behind grill area)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. (At hand wash sink in kitchen - dead batteries)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Books have been ordered by GM) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
5/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. (Drain between ice bin and ice machine on front line)
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. (In ice machine area on front line)
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. (Under 3 compartment sink along wall) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (Fluorescent lights in kitchen not functioning properly) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. (Edge of white panel)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Along interior edge toward back of bin at the top) **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. (On small mixer)
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. (Manager advised that they have experienced some turnover and newer employees have not reached their 60 days yet)
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. (Reach-in cooler on front line door handle soiled)
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Case of to go cups on floor in front line area)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Tub of curry sauce on floor) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. (In kitchen area)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. (Along wall and in corner)
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (3 separate sections with fluorescent bulbs not functioning)
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. (In kitchen area)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Unit on font line)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. (In walk-in cooler)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (Marinated chicken in walk-in cooler covered while cooling)
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. (Pre-made salad mix wrapped in plastic wrap)
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
9/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door broken falls off
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Near register
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Rear kichen
4/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment. **Warning**
12/13/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Macaroni and cheese cooked on 11/16/2012 47 degrees F, macaroni and cheese cooked on 11/18/2012 53 degrees F **Warning**
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hooked on equipment handle. **Warning**
  • No copy of latest inspection report. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Black substance **Warning**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee did not wash hands before putting on gloves. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Chicken tenders cooling at room temperature. 84 degrees F **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Employee washed hands in dish wash sink. **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board **Warning**
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found in dining area above TV. One roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Front Service Area: Cups **Warning**
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind cooking equipment. **Warning**
11/19/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/30/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Backflow prevention device missing at hose bibb. mop sink.
  • Ceiling tile not in place. Dry storage area
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Macaroni and cheese and pasta salad cooked on 5/12 and 5/13. Temperatures taken on 5/14 @ 12:10 were 59, 54 and 46 degrees F.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Beverages and beverage syrups.
  • Critical - Observed interior of oven soiled. Burnt food buildup.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Hood filters above gas stove.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage system
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Located on storage shelving across from dish wash sink.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Mgmt unsure of times. Cooked last night. Temperature taken @ 1:40 pm was 62 degrees f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. pitchers in handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. less than 20 seconds ( about 6 seconds) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Lids on containers (mac and cheese and sweet potatoes ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. onions, sodas, plastic food containers
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sourcream 47 degrees f in reachin cooler in kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/6/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name flour,sugar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit chicken 48,macaroni 48,pasta 48 in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above chicken 91 on steamtable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures walkin holding chicken at 48,macaroni 48, pasta 48.DO NOT USE TILL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41 OR BELOW.
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures steam table holding chicken at 91.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area sugar lid.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area energy drink on counter.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mopsink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease By grill.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle blue stuff.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in walkin mac and cheese 47,chicken 44 to 46.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures walkin holding 44 to 47. Do not use till it can maintain 41 or below.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor brown sugar.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning sanitizing then rinsing.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions ladies restroom not working.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food windex on food shelf.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans several dented cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind grill.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening cheeses,sour cream. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit cheese at 45.Pasta 60 and chicken tenders 52in 2 door on backline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures 2 cooler on backline holding at 52-60. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit 2 door on frontline.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container soon in rice.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing food debris and degreaser in sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area under side rack.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease by grill
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensilsspay bottles hanging next to clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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