Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #95, 2216 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2216 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3912260
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
**•
2.4
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***•
3.5
Service:
**
2.1
Price:
***
2.8
Ambience:
**
2.1
Cleanliness:
**
2.1

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #95, 2216 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler handle.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dirty rice 124 ° F, red beans and rice 127 ° F, portioned front hot holding unit by drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 each # 10 cans green beans
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler door/biscuit reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Front counter reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler front counter, Reach in freezer across from fryers.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Back by mop sink area.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink cups front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook at breading table.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Chicken pans and lids, walk in cooler.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handwash sink by chicken breading area
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout by fryers
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. Biscuit cooler
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. By dish storage area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter Reach in freezer by fryers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter
  • Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bags
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Biscuit cooler
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. By drive thru
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certified food manager number not on certificates
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink by ice bin
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By fryer
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Storage rack by dish sink **Repeat Violation**
  • 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. Sugar
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. By fryer
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda rack **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. By sandwich prep **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Batter
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind the ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda box rack **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
10/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Behind the ice machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.measuring cup **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light not functioning. In walk-in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In walk-in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.cups **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda box rack **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live adult under colds ell by drive-thru , 1 adult under 3 compartment sink THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: 10/23/13 **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. In breaker box **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sani bucket on table with cold well food **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.biscut area **Warning**
10/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves. In biscuit area
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwashing sink by cooks line
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On preperation table in biscuit area
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Not date marked
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Abc by cooks line handwashing sink
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in fReezer
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.line reach-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.storage container lids not smooth and easy to clean
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in door handle
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
11/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks,storage racks
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken in walk-in
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. foam cup and scoop with broken handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.sugar scoop with broken handle Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in freezer ,prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.gray racks in walk-in ,green racks in storage
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in door handle
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.oven cleaner on shelf with vinegar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. biscut area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust.biscut area
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back door Repeat Violation.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.freezer
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.racks/shelves in prep area
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. line reach-in
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. line reach-in
  • Observed wall in disrepair. broken frp in bakery area
9/27/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.freezer
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.on case of togo cups,on top of drive thru soad dispenser
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.storage rack for oil
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated grease.above biscut oven
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. behind biscut oven
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour,sugar
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. salt ,sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. after drinking and then putting on clean gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. biscut area reach-in ,reach-in freezer
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.tea jugs Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.under 3compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. backdoor Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.broken cove tile by mopsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Back pack on flour bags Repeat Violation.
11/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cooked rice, ice
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. flour
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 1 door freezer, cooler
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Drain cover(s) missing. 3 compartment sink
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. pp
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. grout not level with tiles, tile broken by back door
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. front counter
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(filter powder)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(sugar)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking faucets at plumbing fixture.(handsinks)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(by window)
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(under handsink by window)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(in bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(flour)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(plastic lids at self serve station and kitchen by bag in box)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×

2 User Reviews:

Demarkis Staten

Added on Jan 2, 2015 4:35 PM
Visited on Jan 2, 2015 2:00 PM
Food:
*****
Service:
*****
Price:
*****
Ambience:
*****
Cleanliness:
*****
Would you recommend POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95 to others? Yes

priscilla

Added on Oct 7, 2014 10:47 AM
Visited on Oct 5, 2014 11:47 AM
Food:
***
Service:
*
Price:
**
Ambience:
*
Cleanliness:
*
I have had the worse experience here at this location. Every time I order I get a attitude. And bad customer service. They are just rude rude rude. I will never go back.
POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95 respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95 to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS #95 (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
VALENCIA GARDEN RESTTampa, FL
*****
STEAK N SHAKE #449Tampa, FL
***
SPECTRUM DELI & CATERING INCTampa, FL
*•
PAPA JIM'S KITCHENTampa, FL
BURGER KING #996Tampa, FL
*****
LEO'S CATERINGTampa, FL
****
VERIZON HILLSBOROUGH- CAFETampa, FL
*
HUNGRY HOWIESTampa, FL
*
MCDONALDS #11242Tampa, FL
*
MR. B'S CAFETampa, FL
*****

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

CHURCH'S CHICKEN
DAIRY QUEEN
DUCK DUCK EXPRESS
MCDONALDS #10571
ARBY'S ROAST BEEF #6055
DRAGON EXPRESS
SEAFOOD SELECT
TAQUERIA EL REY LLC

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: