Chick-Fil-A, 4625 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK-FIL-A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4625 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
License #: 6306817
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of waffle fries in walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches in cabinet under hand sink on the frontline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup of coffee on cart with salad containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Burgundy ladies purse stored on to go bags on shelf in dry storage.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in cooler on next to ice cream machine in the drive thru and across from the 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/25/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Chick-fil-A 14 oz. cup in the drive thu area.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of romaine lettuce.
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cup of coffee on cutting board on reachin cooler in for salad. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in cooler next to boards station.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in next to the Taylor ice cream machine.
  • 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. Employee put on hairnet and continued to engage in food preparation.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Right corner of ice bin at beverage station in the drive thru.
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open can of jet coke on reach in cooler across from 4 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Peanut butter cracker on reach in across fron 4 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All reach in coolers including on the front line and the drive thru.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. 3rd ice bin on the frontline.
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. At 4 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Pothole in parking lot near the drive thru lanes.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. With gold color liquid on ledge of fryer.
10/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. J cup hot or cold insulated cups in drive thru.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. McDonald coffee cup on prep table across from prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoned chicken nuggets. Next to lockers
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drone thru area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./dispensors not working /kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./dented can Del Monte Quality Mandarin Oranges/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area/cup of coffee on cutting board salad station/soft drink inside of containers with strawberries/salad station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ all reach in coolers
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ladies brown and green and blue purse,black sweater on shelf next to chick-fil-a, inc. Bay Valley Foods,LLC Relish ,Sweet Pickle /dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin./3rd ice bin on frontline
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./all reach in coolers including drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils./multi-surface and glass cleaner next to utensils in containers across from 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./on shelf above dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./under prep sink next to 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./motorcycle helmet/dry icedream base. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin- cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./across from fryers
5/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./reachin cutting board across from ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor./ketchup packets /drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./All reachin coolers.
  • Observed reachin - cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. across from cookline.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./purses on shelf with dry food items /back stockroom
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./reachin next to drive thru.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food./cup used as a scoop for ice
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./frontline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./kitchen
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner./scoop without a handle.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.kitchen /frontline.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./party trays notinverted /dry storage
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory./kitchen
  • Observed garbage /grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils./degreaser on rack above 3 compartment sink and prep sink/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./kitchen .cookline Repeat Violation.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./product in reachin /product had been prep.
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./frontline.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./walkin-cooler shelves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface./kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./stockroom /dishwasher area.
  • Lights r shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ broken /mopsink area.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./April on bread rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food./beverage syrup. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle./cookline. Repeat Violation.
7/15/2010Routine - 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.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Several on cookline
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Serviceline
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walkin freezer door
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Large trays stockroom
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Side of building
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
5/4/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of cooler at pass thru window.
  • Violation: 15-32-1 Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of cooler at pass thru window.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair at hobart cooler next to flat top.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Training out of date This violation must be corrected by : 4/5/10.
2/5/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of cooler next to pass out window.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed box of food stored on floorin wa in cooler.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair water standing in bottom of cooler next to pass out window.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roache found on wall next to shake machine. This violation must be corrected by : 10/14/09.
  • Ceiling tile missing in drystorage
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.Tile missing at fryers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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