Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, 1603 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Hip Hop Fish & Chicken
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1603 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703116
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/17/2012

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Inspection findings

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  • OBSERVED BEEF - 115?F AND CHICKEN - 130?F AT HOT HOLD, NOT HELD MORE THAN FOUR HOURS
  • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD PITTED AND GROOVED - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND DOOR SOILED WITH MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN REMODEL WITH NO PLAN REVIEW - PROVIDED PLAN REVIEW REFERRAL FORM PERFORMED CHANGE OF RECORD TO REFLECT NEW DBA "SAMMIE'S SHOWARMA and MORE" ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY CALL BACK DATE OF 12/17/12
  • OBSERVED KITCHEN STAFF, WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT
  • OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SIGN IN RESTROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW EGGS OVER CONDIMENTS IN WALK-IN - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAW MEAT OVER TORTILLAS IN WALK-IN - COS
  • OBSERVED SHRIMP IN REACH-IN AT 46?F NOT HELD MORE THAN FOUR HOURS
  • OBSERVED STEAK IN REACH-IN AT 45?F OWNER STATES IT HAS BEEN THERE MORE THAN FOUR HOURS. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED
  • Critical - OBSERVED TRASH CANS OF SEASONING IN BACK FROM NOT LABELED - COS
  • OBSERVED UNCOVERED SAUCES IN WALK-IN COOLER
10/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/17/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Observed Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed condiment cups utilized as measuring cups for seasoning.
  • Critical - Observed License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. DBPR license expired 6/1/2012.
  • Observed Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of cheese sticks and fish stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on fryer in center of kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on table/cart in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed employee engaged in food preparation donning gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed fish and chicken stored in undrained ice inside reach in cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed hole in wall in restroom hallway.
  • Observed kitchen floors not maintained smooth and durable/broken tiles throughout establishment.
  • Critical - Observed spray bottle with chemical without label in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed vacuum breaker (backflow prevention device) missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
7/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 03B-03 Observed chicken at 85 degrees fahrenheit in warmer.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Near ice machine . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Side of reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food warming unit encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Kitchen area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler in kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed grill encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. kitchen area.
  • Observed hole in wall. On wall in hall near unisex customer restroom.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Lemon Pepper and Salt Containers in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish in reach in cooler at 45 and 47 degrees F in kitchen. Corrected On Site. Iced Down.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. By portion cup lids in kitchen preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen area.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Near dry storage area.
2/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - FOOD NOT COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER (FISH)
  • Critical - NO TOILET PAPER OR HANDWASHING SIGN IN RESTROOM
  • Critical - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FOUR LIVE INSECTS INSIDE BAG OF CORNMEAL, THREE DEAD INSIDE SEASONING SALT, ONE DEAD INSECT INSIDE SUGAR CONTAINER AND APPROXIMATELY FIVE LIVE INSIDE FLOUR CONTAINER - MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/28/11
  • Critical - OBSERVED BAG OF ONIONS STORED WITH BROKEN EQUIPMENT (WHEEL)
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, AND RACKS BESIDE THE FRYERS
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 78? F IN WARMER FOR TWO HOURS - (COS)
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT OPERATING WITHOUT CURRENT LICENSE - AC REQUESTED
  • Critical - OBSERVED FLOUR ? CONTAINER NO LABELED
  • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD VENTS
  • OBSERVED GROOVED CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAND WASH SINK BLOCKED WITH BROOMS, DUST PANS, MOPS,ETC
  • OBSERVED HANDLESS SCOOP TO DISPENSE SEASONING
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE BIN SOILED WITH MILDEW
  • Critical - OBSERVED INCORRECT HANDWASHING BY COOK
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH MILDEW
  • Critical - OBSERVED LIVE ANTS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
  • OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND WALLS AND SHELVES
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN RESTAURANT AT ANY SINKS IN THE KITCHEN OR AT HANDWASH SINKS. REPEAT VIOLATION (4/20/11) - AC REQUEST MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/28/11
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED IN RESTROOMS - THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/28/11
  • OBSERVED OLD EQUIPMENT INSIDE RESTAURANT AND ON BACK SIDE OF RESTAURANT
  • OBSERVED OLD FISH/MEAT BOX RE-USED FOR STORAGE OF CONDIMENTS
  • Critical - OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER - THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 9/28/11
  • Critical - OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FISH AND CHICKEN, AND SHRIMP BELOW OR AT 41 ? F - MUST E CORRECTED BY 9/28/11
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 50? F AND CHICKEN AT 47? AND HELD FOR MORE THAN FOUR HOURS (STOP SALE)
  • OBSERVED SOIL BUILD-UP ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE IN RESTROOM
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED FOR BAD TEMPERATURES
  • Critical - STOP SALE ISSUED FOR CONTAMINATION OF FOOD
  • Critical - TOXIC ITEMS STORED WITH SINGLE SERVICE ON SHELF
  • WIPING CLOTH NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink; kitchen.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container; flour and sugar.
  • Light not functioning; waterheater room.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits; chicken warmer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; cookline.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; bottom of cooler on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water; fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; shelf holding bag of onions, dirty castor and clean dishes.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cookline.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food; air freshener by condiments and napkins at front counter.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units; reach in cooler on cook's line, walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor; case of hot sauce and boxes of fryer oil in storage rooms.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; white flour and breading tubs in storage room. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-16-1 Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions; filters not dated.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cooler with raw fish and chicken.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-18-1 Observed soil residue in storage containers; holding fried chicken.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; hood filters.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-17-1 Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; restroom. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Violation: 38-10-1 Light not functioning; waterheater room.
  • Violation: 42-11-1 Observed unnecessary items on the premise; unused equipment in kitchen: flattop grill, 3-door upright cooler, 2-drawer reach in cooler.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening; milk in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked, mac n cheese in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; salt (?) dry storage.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units; reach in cooler on cook's line, walk in cooler. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; case of hot sauce and boxes of fryer oil in storage rooms.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; white flour and breading tubs in storage room. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions; filters not dated.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup with no handle being used as a scoop in lemon pepper and white flour.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cooler with raw fish and chicken.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers; holding fried chicken.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; cooler storing raw fish and chicken.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; hood filters.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls; ice scoop in fry basket.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; kitchen.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; restroom. Repeat Violation. 2-1-10
  • Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found; approximately 10 old droppings in waterheater room on shelf next to ceiling tiles. This violation must be corrected by : 8-31-10.
  • Light not functioning; waterheater room.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; windex with almonds and pine nuts on prep table.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise; unused equipment in kitchen: flattop grill, 3-door upright cooler, 2-drawer reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. For reporting purposes only; propane tank for outside fish cooker.
8/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.side of fryers
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.breading cart
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.shelves under work tables
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.unused cookig equipment stored in kitchen
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.plates in storage area
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.plates
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.tiles missing kitchen
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.kitchen
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.unused cooking equipment in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only.breaker box Corrected On Site.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FISH (TWO DIFFERENT KINDS). Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER FRONT COUNTER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SHRIMP & CHICKEN IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. ON DOOR INSIDE & BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE OPENING. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. TO GO TRAYS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. SPOONS & CUP LIDS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. WAS BLOCKED. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. SAM AWWAD HAS NO CARD OR PROVE OF TRAINING - HAS WORKED OVER 60 DAYS.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. IN THE WALKIN - FISH & CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. FISH IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. CATFISH ON WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside & outside ice bin.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN KITCHEN.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/16/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/15/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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