Chick-Fil-A, 3455 Bannerman Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chick-fil-A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3455 Bannerman Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
License #: 4703400
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 11/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Observed case of hand towels on floor.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup with no lid on storage shelf over opened containers of single service items.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked metal pans on shelf under dine in trays in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed food debris in the gaskets of the breading station doors, at the reach-in cooler at the drive thru and at the reach-in chicken cooler closest to the breading station.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of granulated sugar at tea station.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed employee wearing gloves to clean work station and then change gloves to engage in food prep without washing hands first.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed near breading station and near backdoor dry storage area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed putty knife/scraper stored in handwash sink at breading station.
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed at salad station unit, the interior of reach-in chicken coolers and at the breading station. Also observed in the reach-in cooler at the drive thru where whipped cream is held.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear substance in unlabeled spray bottle hanging from ladder near kitchen back door.
11/04/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed at salad/wrap prep station. **Warning** Open callback 9/19/14: Observed cutting boards still grooved.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on breading station cooler door. **Warning** Open callback 9/19/14: Observed gasket still broken at far left door of breading station cooler.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink near breading station. **Warning** Open callback 9/19/14: Observed soap dispenser empty at breading station.
09/19/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed pans of frozen chicken stored directly on floor of walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed at salad/wrap prep station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed establishment cordless phone to red on top of cutting board at prep station in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on breading station cooler door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on exterior doors, door frames and door handles of chicken coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed food debris accumulated in gaskets at breading station. Observed on gaskets of cooler near drive thru window. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches: 1 beneath breading station in kitchen and 1 on floor in front of breading station. This violation must be addressed by September 19, 2014. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves and engaged in food prep, move garbage can and then handle biscuits without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at drive thru covered by plastic dine-in tray. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed at chicken breading station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near breading station, **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at sink near breading station. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of nuggets in walk-in cooler with no date mark and held from at least the previous day per manager. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear substance in unlabeled bottle hanging on shelf near dishes. **Warning**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At raw chicken reach in coolers. **Warning** Open callback 8/5/14: Observed cooler door handles soiled.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar bin near catering area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Open callback 8/5/14: Observed scoop handle in direct contact with sugar.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed several small flying insects in main kitchen area. **Warning** Open callback 8/5/14: Observed flies around prep table near mop sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** Open callback 8/5/14: Observed splitter in place at mop sink faucet with backflow preventer on one side but not the other.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Open callback 8/5/14: Observed mold-like substance near the ice chute on the interior and at the top back interior of the ice machine.
08/05/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Near ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At raw chicken reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of cinnamon clusters, as well as two pans of raw chicken stored on walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar bin near catering area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Two door reach in cooler at front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering trays at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Observed several small flying insects in main kitchen area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed establishment had multiple previous reports but not the last one dated 7/11/13.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employee with gloves on answer phone and then return to food production without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Observed blue glass and surface cleaner spray bottle stored on shelf above cooking oil and next to case of "spicy coater." **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed on upper interior walls and around dispensing holes where ice falls in machine. Management stated it will be cleaned tonight.
10/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed on rack in back on rack near Splenda packets near salad prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of cup carriers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scraper stored in handwash sink near fryers in kitchen. Lemon slices in handwash sink at front counter near tea urns and kitchen entry door.
7/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in coolers in prep area, as well as chicken thawing cabinets.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Near fryers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks left on food preparation table near fryers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At wrap station.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. Box of fries stored on floor of walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At wrap station.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located at mop sink.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
1/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/27/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. IN SUGAR BIN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. TURNED WATER OFF WITH BARE HANDS.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. CINNAMON BUNS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN ICE BIN AT FRONT COUNTER CLOSEST TO THE DRIVE-THRU.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. CHICKEN NUGGETS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
8/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. HWS TO THE LEFT OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 8-27-2012.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. ANDREW TAYLOR'S CFM EXPIRED 6-18-2012.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. LARGE REACHIN COOLERS BY OFFICE.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ON REACHIN COOLER UNDER SALAD MAKE TABLE.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. WET CLOTH TOWELS IN HWS TO THE RIGHT OF ICE MACHINE.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/27/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SOILED MATERIAL ON MIXER HEAD. SHAKE MIXERS AT ICE CREAM MACHINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED BOX OF SOUP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND/OR SOIL DEPOSITS. CONTAINER FOR SUGAR STORAGE IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK USED FOR PURPOSE OTHER THAN WASHING HANDS. FRONT HADNWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AREA USED TO STORE SANITIZER BOTTLES. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT A HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN FOR DRIVE-THRU HANDWASH SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT A HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. TWO SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PROPER CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER SOLUTION USED FOR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. CHEESE IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT 55 DEGREES F. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD COLD HELD AT GREATER THAN 41 DEGREES F. iCE cREAM mIX AT iCE CREAM MACHINE IN DRIVE-THRU AT 50 DEGREES F.HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS. STOP SALE ISSUED
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED MATERIAL ON SLICER. KITCHEN AREA.
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. KITCHEN PREPARATION TABLE - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - WORKING CONTAINERS OF FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT IDENTIFIED BY COMMON NAME. OBSERVED SUGAR IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL IN KITCHEN AREA
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair next to opened fryers for the fries station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice on the front line drink stations.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers inside the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Observed buildup on the reachin cools gaskets in the kitchen area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar .
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Lidded beverages next to food and above equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface; scale above prep station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface; shelves under breading station.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix in hopper less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket; Serim test strips allow for 200 ppm. Repeat Violation.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream mix in left hopper held at 47 F.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Applying hair net and then working in service line without washing hands.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; blocked by garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and coffee dumped in front counter handwadh sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Phone on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in three compartment sink.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
10/28/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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