Popeye's Chicken, 504 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Popeye's Chicken
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 504 E Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440-3211
License #: 3600166
Total inspections: 32
Last inspection: 10/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.( observed ice build up against back wall in walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.( observed gaskets in reach in cooler with old food debris build up in fry area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. ( observed spray bottle of comet stored at 3CS) **Corrected On-Site**
10/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.broken bulb at cookline, coating hanging loose over food storage area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.stored over grease fryer fell into grease well , food discarded and grease draoned
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area.boxes of poultry batter stored on floor at dry storage
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.observed single serve condiments on open container stored under dirty cooks apron with visible food debris and loose flour on apron **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed flour on cleaned pans at dish dry rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.observed open uncovered bulk flour bin stored at chicken breading station, observed wet chunks on flour bin and on interior and put lip of bin. Must sift out chunks and wash rinse and sanitize bin, splash guard needed at location or remove bulk bin to another location. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/above soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on rice and flour, salt, sugar bulk containers
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Black slime on ice chute at dining area
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.observed rice pans stacked 3 deep and tightly covered cooling time in at 1pm temp at 80°F at 2:50pm on center container **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.sink not washed out before refilling with sanitizer, grease on sides of sink causing sanitizer to float in sudsy spots on surface of water, not mixing into water, causing ineffective sanitization of dishes
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed opened and partially used single serve dipping sauces at flour and can storage rack directly off cookline.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.water standing at walkin cooler door leaking from under cooler door possibly raw chicken runoff from thawing raw chicken. Also spilled chicken batter on floor where employees must walk through
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.old flour residue still on cleaned pans at dish dry racks **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.observed soiled utensils stored on top of single service items at dry storage area off cookline. Observed heavily soiled kitchen aprons hanging on rack in contact with single service sleeves of chicken boxes All affected single service items must be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips.observed box of cups and bagged straws stored under dripping soda and drink dispenser waste lines observed accumulation of black mold like growth on lines, observed water dripping from moldy area directly on to cardboard box of cups and observed moisture / water on bags of straws stored under soda dispenser at front dining area, self service. All affected single service items must be discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.splitter in use no vacuum breaker after splitter and before hose attached
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.manager plating foods working with foods in warmer no hair restraint
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.old food debris in grout lines at kitchen, grout receded between tiles
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed spatula and scissors used for food containers soiled and placed on cardboard box at dry storage
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.flour scoop handle in product **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.paper boats open and unprotected at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the prep table right beside open ice bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.blocked by ice bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager washed off scissors on handsonk **Corrected On-Site**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack stored over open flour bin at cookline storage area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.observed some standing water behind hot water heater at dry storage
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Beside cookline. Observed large rolling bin of flour with no lid, available food not protected overnight, food not protected from above contamination.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Prep top reachin with food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sink needs splashguard at front beside drive through
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping eyes, adjusting glasses and then touch clean equipment without washing hands
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed sugar scoop encrusted with hardened sugar with tea backsplash observed on scoop, stored in sugar bin
  • 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. Online training waiting on cards for employees
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed white food debris still adhering to lexan lids drying at clean dish dry rack
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food.observed sanitizer bucket stored on chicken breading station, where the bucket was stored on table behind and above and food containers were recessed into table and in front, so that you must reach across food with wet wipe cloth and where if bucket spills sanitizer would run into large container of breading liquid mixture **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.on food storage container, rice bulk container at prepline
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at ice machine/ front line **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.sugar container and scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at cook line sink **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/7/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-04-1 Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.20 small hard dry rodent droppiings in dry storage area across from soda syrup under plastic bin of stored papers connections, at back of store. Establishment is currently Under pest contract Last pest control visit, 8/17/12. Next day callback per K. Tolbert At Callback 9/4/12 Observed 15 dry hard rodent droppings on floor in corner of storage area at back of store behid a box. Corrected onsite .
9/4/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed old food debris on walland floor at flour storage.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found.20 small hard dry rodent droppiings in dry storage area across from soda syrup under plastic bin of stored papers connections, at back of store. Establishment is currently Under pest contract Last pest control visit, 8/17/12. Next day callback per K. Tolbert
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.Observed raw chicken at 43 degrees F ,prepared 8/30/12 not cooled within 4 hiurs
8/31/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 29-03-1 Observed water draining onto floor surface.Drain in walkin cfreezer draining onto floor. Observed ice hanging from drain lines.
5/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.Observed cleaned utensils stored beside and in splashzone of raw chicken prep table, Observed raw chicken blood and debriis on stacks of cleaned pans.Observed racks above with utensils and spice packets stored also in splas area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.Observed spice packets stored above raw chicken prep on wire shelves with visible chicken debris on racks
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.Observed ice scoop in open pan on side of ice machin over edge of 3 bay in splash areawith dirty dishes stacked beside. observed standing water in bucket with food debris visible, scoop in food debris water.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Observed bloody liquid from chicken in walkin cooler dripping from pans and draining out under walkin door. Being tracked by employees throughout kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed wisk at chicken breading/batter station stored in container of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.Observed 4 live flies in kitchen crawling on in use prep table and on chicken breading station.Flies observed in all areas of kitchen and prep areas.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed old label glue stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.Observed employee jacket and napsack stored on top of canned and bagged food at dry storage rack beside office.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface.Drain in walkin cfreezer draining onto floor. Observed ice hanging from drain lines.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet and soiled wiping cloth stored on handsink at cookline.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed 3 live flies in dining area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container , can of redbull and open plastic cup of ice stored over/on a food storage, on shelf beside temp prob and beside open deli papers and single service condiments. table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water in walkin cooler and draining underr cooler door and out onto floor of prep area walkway
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces , sugar scoop with brown encrusted particles adhering to sides and botom and stored inside sugar bin.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Observed flour and food residue on cleaned stainless and plastic pans at clean dish storage and dish drying area at 3 bay
  • Observed residue build-up, black growth on nonfood-contact surface.on drink dispenser mechanism directly above cup fill an dinung room dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.Observed old food residue on containers of flour.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.open 50 lb bag of butterfly shrimp breading with measure scoop inside, stored on floor in corner with broom and dustpan. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.at cookline floor drain. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed pans wet nested with some pans not fully cleaned,old food debris in pans with water standing in and on them at clean dishdry rack Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.at handsink at ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.50lb bag of rice on floor at storage area by office.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed old food and flour residue adhearing to surfaces of lexan pans at dishdry rack Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Sanitizer solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexans at dishrack stacked with water trapped inside.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.at single service storage at side of frontline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.plastic container at dishrack with manufacture label still adhearing after washing. Corrected On Site.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed lexan pans wet nested at dishrack
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed flammable material stored around gas water heater. For reporting purposes only. Large bundle of Plastic Milk jugs and cardboard wedged into area around water heater.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed white powder adhearing to surfaces of wet nested lexan pans at clean dishrack
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.raw chicken prepped previous day not at 41 degrees Fin walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.reduce temp in cooler call maintenance to check thermostat
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing improperly installed.plumbing drain pipes from 3 bay not sufficiently long enough to drain only into proper floor receptacle, pipe cut at sharp diagonal sending water spraying onto floor when sinks released.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.at restrooms .
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.at arrival water standing on area approximately 6X10 ft area. employees walking through water . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic container at tea prep broken ,no longer cleanable , no longer sealable.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.plastic container of sugar at tea prep
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at top of drop guard panel..
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at outside hose bibb at walkway
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.observed ice scoop stored in pan at splash zone of 3 bay sink with dirty water in pan holding ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.observed employee return to kitchen from dining area and put on gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.over condiment storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed drink syrup spilled at back storage
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed boxes of sanitary gloves stored on floor at hotwater heater and drink syrup dispenser
7/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.plastic ds in clean dish rack with (easily movable with alcohol wipe) food residue on edges
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Observed 2 live flies in kitchen. ecolab light attractors in use.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection 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. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Observed drink syrup accumulated under drink and hot water heater equipment. at back dry storage
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.large 30gal bucket of magnasol with lid flipped upside down stored beside opened with tops rolled closed paper bags of butterfly shrimp -breading-magnasol residue visible on exterior of bags-can touch exterior of bags and feel magnasol coated on them Corrected On Site.contaminated product discarded area cleaned and magnasol removed to another location
3/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/22/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed improper use of tongs- staff member touching with bare hands on grasping ends of tongs before useing to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food in the container. handle of scoop in flour
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on food scale.
  • Observed drink syrup accumulated under CO2 equipment at back storage.
12/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.large rolling container of white powder unmarked at front storeage area
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed ramp at walkin cooler not sealed -water accumulated
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.ramp in walkin cooler not sealed -observed chicken blood seepage under lip of ramp -squishes out when you step on it.-mnger states that it is in line for replacement- at time of callback 9/17/09 observed walkin ramp had been replaced but not correctly sealed -observed watery chicken blood seeping from inside walkin floor under ramp -at outside cooler door where ramp extends into kitchen floor aa observed watery chicken blood seeping out from under ramp onto floor of kitchen .
9/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.ramp in walkin cooler not sealed -observed chicken blood seepage under lip of ramp -squishes out when you step on it.-mnger states that it is in line for replacement
7/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.large container of flour with multiplr wet lumps in dry storage area Corrected On Site.manager discarded
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.large rolling container of white powder unmarked at front storeage area
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.large rolling container of white powder at front storeage ar3a with no lid open to cieling
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed ramp at walkin cooler not sealed -water accumulated under ramp inside cooler -squishes out when you step on the ramp This violation must be corrected by : 9/14/09.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/28/2009Complaint FullWarning Issued
No report available. 2/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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