Maryland Fried Chicken, 748 21 St, Vero Bch, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 748 21 St, Vero Bch, FL 32960-0943
License #: 4100028
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Side item cooler
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Metal wall plate on walk in cooler exterior no longer smooth non absorbent and easily cleanable
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 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.
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt scoop in bulk salt container in walkin.
  • 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. Scoop in flour/seasoning mix **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
5/14/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On ledge behind hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags in handwash sink by front fryer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter not properly aligned in automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Center filter recessed from line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 76°
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink on fryer line
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Exterior steel plate on WIC door broken
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Chicken on ice put back in card board case.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Chicken cooler in main prep area
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in men's bathroom.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops in both mop buckets still wet
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3 compartment sink to wash hands after handling raw chicken. Re-educated on proper hand wash procedure **Corrected On-Site**
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer soiled
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors tiles broken in front of fryer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.fry station
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.cook line
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored.next to tea bags and single sevice items Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk in cooler where trays of raw chicken is stored
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.upright RIC
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.by fryers
10/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.- trash can lid used as food cover on flour in prep area
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.- whipped mashed potatoe bladder not cut at a 45 degree angle.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.- walkin freezer
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.- shelf over handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- powder sugar
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.- under handwash sink
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.- walkin cooler curtains
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.- walkin cooler door and handle
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.- mayo container with other white ingredient inside
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.- walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material mildly on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- bleach in handwash sink- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed mild buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.- butter in prep area less then an hour at 78 degrees recommended rapid chill- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.- clear soap liquid
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.- on cookline
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.- near back door
  • Critical - Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.- raw chicken over cooked corn and sauce in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.- sugar bag
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.- in walkin cooler
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over corn in reachin cooler
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./beans recommended rapid reheat Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./flour coati le t side of employee handsink cooks line
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable./shelving under drink station Repeat Violation./rotted wood/black like substance
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./by the hose back wall
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean/womens room around toilet
  • Observed broken tile in front of fryer causing standing water and by walk in cooler
  • Observed grease accumulated on floor by employee hand sink cooks line
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./broken tile by back walk in cooler
8/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./chicken recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees fCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above..beans recommended rapid reheat to 165 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation.x2 Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage./ wood behind and under drink station rotted Repeat Violation.x2
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue/kitchen area
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up on nozzles for employee hand sink kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./200 ++ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./ glass cleaner Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view.on back of shelf in kitchen area For reporting purposes only.
1/13/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./corn fritter batter-p I c will discard at 3:30 pm has been out over 2 hrs
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before putting on gloves Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./making banana pudding-employee states for employees only Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner./wood by registers rotted
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner./wood behind drink station by the motor heavily rotted/soiled Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed mildly encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles./dinning area Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on ice dispensing nozzles/dinning area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue/dead fly's dessert unit front line
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./by the walk in coooer
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./old paper containers in sink
  • Observed broken tile in front of fryer causing standing water/oil
  • Observed moderate grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period./by front registers For reporting purposes only.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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