Chubby's Chicken Fingers, 534 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHUBBY'S CHICKEN FINGERS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 534 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702481
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Pipes and electrical conduits attached to hood system. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current but not on site.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen near drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Breading bin.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil in the kitchen.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Mop sink.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Make table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach-in coolers in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Cook.
  • 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.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed front of fryers cleaned but sides and backs of fryers still soiled with grease.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles, door frame and gaskets on black refrigerator. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed handles and door frame clean but gaskets still soiled.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Food prep, ware wash. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed ceiling in ware wash and prep area heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. All AC vents. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed AC vents still dusty and soiled.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed fan cover in walk in cooler still soiled with dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed floor in walk in cooler deteriorating with sections missing and exposed rust.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sauce station. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed sauce station reach in cooler gaskets still soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Entire kitchen. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed walls still soiled with food debris throughout kitchen.
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday March 5th 2014. **Warning** On 6.5.2014 observed per manager a total of 8-9 employees over 60 days. Only 3 employee training certificates using SafeStaff presented to inspectors: Elizabeth Allen, Eric Onash, Szepesi Wiggins.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of fryers.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under preparation tables and cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Fryer station reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. At back preparation area.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Several areas throughout establishment.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Near fryers, and three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. Stored above ice machine.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Blodgett oven near fry station.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and frames, at all reach in coolers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed male food handler at Board station.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored in box with mayonnaise packets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **This violation is being addressed on an Administrative complaint issued 3/7/2014. Observed training materials/tests at establishment.**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow liquid stored in unlabeled spray bottle near mop sink.
3/27/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles, door frame and gaskets on black refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Food prep, ware wash. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. All AC vents. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sauce station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Entire kitchen. **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday March 5th 2014. **Warning**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles, door frame and gaskets on black refrigerator. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. Food prep, ware wash. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. All AC vents. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. At soda box station and ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooling fans accumulated with dust used to cool rice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil next to tea make station. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beside char grill. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. 32 oz cups at soda machine. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sauce station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.sugar scoop broken. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Entire kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Multiple times. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. **Warning**
  • 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. This violation must be corrected by Wednesday March 5th 2014. **Warning**
1/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Bathroom.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon not stored in water 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf of preparation table at window soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • Intermediate - Interior of prep cooler stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with rust.
9/17/2013Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
  • Basic - Boxes of oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen timers and fryers exterior. **Warning**
  • Basic - Kitchen Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service drive thru cups not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. DBPR LICENSE EXPIRED JUNE 1, 2012 (per Penny at district office.) **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - Multiple Kitchen Employees washed hands for less than 20 seconds at hand wash sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker (back flow prevention device) missing at mop sink threaded faucet hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the rear ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around drive thru soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed Covered waste receptacle not provided in bathroom utilized by women.
  • Critical - Observed License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. DBPR license expired 06-01-2012.
  • Critical - Observed No conspicuously located thermometer in front reach in cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed chicken fingers held at 120 F at warmer near drive thru cashier's window. Not held longer than 4 hours.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exterior of kitchen microwave.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on front reach in cooler gaskets near drive thru cashier's window.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on pipes and surfaces surrounding cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime/mold like substances in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable inside preparation area near drive thru cashier's window.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands than fail to utilize paper towel at kitchen hand wash sink to turn faucet knobs off.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of fries stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Observed foam cups stored in drive thru cashier's window not inverted or covered to protect against contamination.
  • Observed walk in cooler door in poor repair.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON SHELVES
  • OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES STORED ON DIRTY SHELF
  • OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING TILES IN PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED EXPIRED MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: CHARLES WHITMAN, ISSUED 6/1/06
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. REPEAT 7-8-11
  • OBSERVED FOOD PREPARERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS/BEARD GUARDS
  • OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE ABOVE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED OBJECTIONABLE ODOR IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED SOILED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS IN REACH-IN COOLER. REPEATED 7/8/11
  • OBSERVED TRASH BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER AREA
  • OBSERVED UNLABELED SUGAR IN BULK CONTAINER
1/26/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Floors not smooth and easily cleanable; walk in cooler.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease; ansul pipes above grill.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; chicken next to ranch cups in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; chicken in reach in cooler at 50-64F (less than 3 hours). Electrical connection had been broken, chicken iced and moved to large white coolers. Unit plugged into different outlet and temperature is coming down. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; employee toilet.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispenser need protection on top.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/8/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water; soapy water under 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups in storage shed.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength; towel bucket at 0 ppm.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law; sugar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; wings being prepped are at 65F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of fryer oil iin storage area.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; dirty fan blowing on pans of cooling rice.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensing sleeves need protection on top.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; windex by sugar.
9/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. CUPS.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. RESTROOM.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed dusty fan cover in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
6/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 1 37-13-1: Observed hole in ceiling (roof) leaking in front of kitchen.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. YELLOW RICE IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle unprotected near DRIVE THRU WINDOW.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on ice machine unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed ice bin door not in good repair.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime & black substance on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed hole in ceiling (roof) leaking in front of kitchen. This violation must be corrected by : 01/25/10.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. PREP AREA.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. RESTROOM.
  • Exhaust fan inoperable in bathroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. BY OFFICE AREA.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/19/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.cutting board
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-07-1 Observed maggots outside by grease container sanitary nuisance
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-05-1 Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Violation: 36-14-1 Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corrected On Site
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing betwee glove changinghands.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.cutting board
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup iice scoop.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.lack of cold water at handsink
  • Critical. Observed maggots outside by grease container sanitary nuisance
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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