Kfc, 246 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KFC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 246 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34984
License #: 6602256
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has heavy accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom./ under the 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair/ broken tile in front of fryer- causing grease to build up in crack
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly./ by drive thru
  • High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions./ temperature of chicken re- educated **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Moderate/ heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles./ drive thru
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Near drive thru
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry ingredient bin **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Storage room
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Old labels on clean containers
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in freezer
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage room
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in mop sink area.
4/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage pans stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold-like substance on soda dispensing nozzles and around ice chute at the customer self service soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans, dented can of Lima beans on the can rack. Manager removed from rack.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed evidence employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area, covered drink cup on walk in cooler shelf and a partially eaten apple sitting in box of filter envelopes also located in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink.used 3 bay sink by buffet to wash hands
  • Observed no child labor law poster.minors employed
  • Critical - grilled chicken not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.found at 127F on the buffet.recommend to reheat to 165F.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Drain cover(s) not securely in place leaveing mop sink drain hole uncovered/unprotected.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, 5 employees on duty at the time of inspection. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, reach in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, pair of tongs hanging on handwash sink basin edge, one side is in basin. Corrected On Site.
2/7/2012Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on area behind ice dispenser shute on customer self service soda dispenser.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up, small unit where sandwiches are prepaired.
  • Observed reach in freezer gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, 2 door unit near the 3 bay sink.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, small unit where sandwiches are prepaired.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, wet mop stored in mop bucket.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, customer self service area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, 2 plastic approximate 4 inch partially covered containers of cooked pasta sitting on the prep table at 100-109 degrees F. Prep cook states she approximatly started cooling the pasta 15-30 minutes ago. Recommended rapidly chilling pasta on a metal sheet pan, uncovered in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, loose dry pasta stored in Sterilite storage bins in the dry storage area.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/2/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Drain cover(s) missing./mop sink
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./ Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./knife back prep area water at 110 degrees f Repeat Violation.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./pot pie filling-still mostly frozen-put in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife at cookline in 73F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Sterilite container used for bulk sugar. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed small reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-sandwich station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink at drive thru area. No hotwater, ran for several minutes-temped at 95 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface-handwash sink in drive thru/counter area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Paper towel dispenser at 3 bin sink area not operable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood over fryers at sandwich station heavily soiled.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, pans of cooked pasta cooling at the prep area are partially covered with a lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, food employee wearing a ring with stones while scooping macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and mashed potatoes.
  • Critical. Observed an employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, food employee scooping maccaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and mashed potatoes .
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves, food employee with artificial nails and nail polish scooping maccaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and mashed potatoes without wearing gloves.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, 2 door reach in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, stand up warming unit near fryers.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilite storage containers used to store loose bulk pasta. Repeat Violation.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, in front of chemical storage rack.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation, seven employees on duty at time of inspection. Corrected On Site, CFM arrived to start work shift during inspection.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, bulk storage containing white granular product.
  • Critical. Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, bbq chicken on the buffet is at 117 degrees F . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, cooked noodles cooling in a large pot covered with plastic wrap. Recommended rapidly chilling noodles in an ice bath, and use shallow uncovered pans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, reach in cooler at drive thru window area.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, Sterilite storage bin used to hold sugar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on plate around soda dispensing nozzles, at the customer self service counter.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination, drink cup lids at the drive thru window area are stocked with the food contact surface facing forward.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, as evidenced by ice in the drive thru window area hand wash sink.
  • Critical. Observed chicken preperation area hand wash sink has a large crack in the basin.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, both restrooms.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Observed wet mop leaned up against wall in dry storage area.
8/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/15/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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