Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits, 2701 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2701 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3915511
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior customer ice machine
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Standing water in cooler by toaster
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout by fryers
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water heater insulation exposed
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Chicken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Jugs in dry storage
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bike dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. **Admin Complaint**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Batter stirred product
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
6/18/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By walk in freezer
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler standing water
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By fryers
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Salt **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Dry storage shelves under customer soda machine rusted
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Half gallon and gallon jugs
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drive thru
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Dry storage hand wash sink
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by chair **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.by mop/utility sink
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.ants around back door **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Ants on wall by date marking label area
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in freezer
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk- in cooler
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Over ice machine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
1/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.preparation area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves for working with food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fryer oil
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. measuringcup with broken handle in sugar Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.tea jugs
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.front line reach-in
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.over mopsink
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.rusted dish rack
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.sagging tile by walk-in
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.storage of blue rags and spraybottle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.biscut area,reach-in freezer
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.front line Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. preparation area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.reach-in freezer
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.faucet at 3compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.salt/flour
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.degreaser Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in freezer
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. debris from sheet pans
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.prep area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.walk-in
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom shelves preparation area
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filters not dated
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair. front reach-in
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted clean dish rack
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets residue build-up.front line reach-in
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. dish washing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dish washing area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.by bag in box area Corrected On Site.
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.salt
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.salt
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.drive-thru Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. not date marked
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.preparation areas racks
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed box of potato mix setting on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on rack in WICOOLER.
  • Faucet leaking at sink.
  • Critical. Paper towel dispenser empty. Corrected On Site.
  • Coats hanging on paper product shelves in storeroom.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking paper towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Properly store employees' belongings....purses, clothes, etc. Corrected On Site.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/13/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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