Popeye's Chicken Apt#8534, 14901 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPEYE'S CHICKEN APT#8534
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14901 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3915563
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/29/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. And behind equipment
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By drive thru **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On table in 2 places in the kitchen
10/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close properly due to broken heat strip **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
5/29/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler and freezer door area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Warning**
5/29/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door does not close properly due to broken heat strip **Warning**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bike in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **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. **Warning**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk in cooler and freezer door area. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **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. **Warning**
1/7/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **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. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Salt.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food.
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date. **Repeat Violation**
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Flour.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Inside bulk food container.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain pipe by 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Sanitizer buckets stored on counter top by food.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibs. Mop sink - splitter.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date - ice machine.
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.(above walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Cold water handle broken at plumbing fixture.(handsink at dish washing area)
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(dish washing area)
  • Critical - Electrical outlet missing cover plate.(prep area across deep fryer) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area)
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(by drivethru window) Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile not tightly closed together.(water damage - above walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(men)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food container)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in freezer)
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • 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.(front closet) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(front closet)
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved.(by walk in cooler)
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(front counter)
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(sanitizer bucket by food) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mopsink - splitter)
11/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • 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.(flour)
  • Observed leaking faucets at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(sanitizer bucket by food) Corrected On Site.
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. biscut reach-in ,reach-in freezer
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. fryer cleaner Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. wall corner exposed by fryer cleaner
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour Corrected On Site.
6/13/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(damaged thermometer - walk in cooler)
  • Observed leaking faucets at plumbing fixture. Repeat Violation.3
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(rear storage area) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter, dining room by restrooms)
4/6/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.(roof leak onto flour)
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen handsinks) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(foil cover at storage area)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(mop sink - dining room)
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.(inside bulk food containers)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen storage shelves - foil lids)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen handsink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(dish washing area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish washing area)
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(dish washing area)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.(bicycle)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.(bags of ice)
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(kitchen) Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(back kitchen shelves) Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(drain pipe at dish washing area handsink) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter - dining room) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(back kitchen area)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.(mop sink room at dining room)
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment. Repeat Violation.
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • 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)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler and freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(back storage shelves)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(dish washing area)
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(dish washing area)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(disconnect drain pipe at dish washing area handsink)
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(by drivethru window)
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink at dining room with a splitter)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.(pending Administrative Complaint)
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.(pending Administrative Complaint)
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(across fryer) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/07/10.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • 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 not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(flour)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(3/12/08) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(across fryer) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.(back kitchen area)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(front counter) Repeat Violation.3
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(handsink at dish washing area)
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(front counter)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 02/07/10.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(3/12/08)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(front counter and storage shelves at back of kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink) Repeat Violation.4
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under equipments)
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only.(dish washing area)
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/17/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/14/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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