Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits#139, 813 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS#139
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 813 Lake Bradford Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304-4701
License #: 4702019
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 09/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris build-up in bottom of reach-in freezer.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Batter stored on the floor under breading station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean dish area.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bucket stored beside salt and margarine on bottom shelf of back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
09/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/16/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. On prep table near fryers. **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. Scoop handle for flour bin laying in product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Section of fried chicken at front counter below 135° F, pulled and discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Right side exterior of building. **Repeat Violation** **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 Monday June 16th 2014. **Warning**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on fry chicken prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Leaking pipe from walk in cooler fan compressor over portioned cups of cole claw and biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Scoop Handel in sugar under tea make station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Whisk in sanitizer bucket that is used to mix sugar in the tea. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter Togo station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bleach on table next to fried chicken prep station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside right wall missing back flow
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Both soda machines. Front lobby and wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula and beans in front hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. SUGAR **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. Drive thru window. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach in freezer gaskets with mold-like build-up.
7/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Lights out inside walk in freezer. No light provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker (backflow prevention device) missing at rear exterior threaded faucet above mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around lobby soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
2/7/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Lights out inside walk in freezer. No light provided. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**
  • Basic - High Priority - Observed one dead roach at walk in freezer entrance floor. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker (backflow prevention device) missing at rear exterior threaded faucet above mop sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around lobby soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
2/6/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DONNING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN KITCHEN.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FAIL TO DRY HANDS AFTER WASHING HANDS AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK TO RINSE SANITIZE CLOTH.
  • OBSERVED LEAK FROM LOBBY CEILING TILES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED PRESENCE OF MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES IN REAR ICE MACHINE.
8/31/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed "house hold/residence use only Raid" Pesticide used in establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation: 2/8/12
  • Observed Wet mop not hung to dry at back door.
  • Critical - Observed box of shortning stored on floor at outside dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in lobby with water damage/disrepair in lobby.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed kitchen staff fail to utilize soap while washing hands at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed kitchen staff wash hands for less than 20 seconds at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed manager wash hands for less than 20 seconds at kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed box of drink syrup stored on floor of rear dry storage area outside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed front employee enter kitchen than don gloves without washing hands first.
  • Observed walk in freezer gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed fried chicken held at a range between 119 F-128 F at frontline hot holding. Not held longer than four hours.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles at drink station in drive thru area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in drink station in drive lobby area. Repeat Violation 1/26/2012.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands at handwash sink near kitchen entrance.
  • Observed frozen leaking pipe at plumbing fixture inside freezer.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up at reach in freezer.
  • Observed hole in wall near back door above baseboard.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Employee stated that paper cup is utiilized to scoop ice in drive thru.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture beneath dishwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near kitchen entrance.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at rear of establishment.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair in kitchen area.
  • Observed wall near water heater soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/8/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED ANTS NEAR THE REAR OF STORAGE AREA OF STORE
  • Critical - OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH OPENING AT BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS INSECTS TO ENTER THE ESTABLISHMENT
  • OBSERVED GRILL/OIL SMOKE IN KITCHEN AREA. MANAGER STATED THE HOOD VENTILATION IS BROKEN
  • OBSERVED INADEQUATE VENTILATION THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT THE REAR OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR THE MOP SINK OUTSIDE
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FOR SPLITTER
  • Critical - OBSERVED NOZZLES OF DRINK STATION IN LOBBY SOILED
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER NEAR DRINK SYRUPS OF FLOOR
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA, NEAR HANDWASHING SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED SUGAR/SALT STORED IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL. REPEATED 8/10/11
  • OBSERVED WET CLOTH ON PREPARATION TABLE /LINE
1/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; gatorade on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed employee personal item stored with food; blue gatorade in front counter reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method; seasoned rice cooling in walk in cooler with lid closed. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; bulk sugar on cook line.
8/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. rice WIC
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. sierra mist.
  • Critical - Observed employee donning gloves without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. rice, vinegar, ice, nuggets- walk ins.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. jacket on top of soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. oven cleaner in dry storage.
3/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles; lobby.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method; both pans of rice cooling with lid on tight.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; chicken cook with bracelet.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; jacket and backpack on drink boxes.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; wings at 49F in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; bucket of chicken batter in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; handsink.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • 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.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. This violation must be corrected by : 11-9-10.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN - REACHIN COOLER IN KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup & black substance inside ice bin.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. TILES MISSING & BROKEN NEAR FRYERS. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on reachin freezer floor in kitchen.
  • No Heimlich (choking) maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN IN WALKIN COOLER. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. BROKEN - REACHIN COOLER IN KITCHEN. 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. SUGAR.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. TILES MISSING & BROKEN NEAR FRYERS.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
2/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. NOT WORKING PROPERLY.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN FREEZER
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. WALKIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. CHICKEN.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup outside ice bin.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACHIN FREEZER.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. KITCHEN HWS & MENS' RESTROOM. This violation must be corrected by : 10/27/09.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, HWS IN KITCHEN & MENS' RESTROOM.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. LADIES RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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