Chick-Fil-A, 3019 Cove Bend Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK-FIL-A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3019 Cove Bend Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
License #: 3915859
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Throughout kitchen
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Produce cutting tools and clean pans in chemical cleaning box with chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Sugar bin
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy build up on most equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By chicken batter cooler
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Cleaner next to jelly packets **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation room or area. Table by back office used to cut lemons and other prep separated by wall no hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning grill scraper
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Lemonade
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. All over kitchen
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hanging ladles above 3 compartment sink
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. And stove
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Behind bin
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with soda grill
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Needs to be locked back in place kitchen by door to dinning room
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Line sink and men's restroom
  • Basic - Shelf over preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Lemon storage by back door
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Fruit flies
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over half sheet pans
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on milk dispensing nozzle/equipment. Milkshake machine
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. In kitchen
  • Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. In lemon aid prep aria
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex
10/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside reach in cooler - foam cup.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen equipments.
  • Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Above 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Rear shelving. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. For raw chicken.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade trays used for food storage y direct contact with food. Walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Across 3 compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Rear.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
2/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen shelves above prep area)
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/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 food stored on floor.(oil)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(rear shelves)
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by cleaned pots and pans.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored on food preparation area.(sanitizer bucket on prep station)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning.(kitchen)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed interior of chicken reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.(mop sink area)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(rear kitchen area)
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments)
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(bread)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(kitchen)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(kitchen)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storage shelves)
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date - ice machine)
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(walk in cooler)
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(sugar)
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in coolers)
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen shelves)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments)
  • 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.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under equipments)
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.(kitchen)
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed employee wearing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in at front counter)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in and reach in coolers)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(cook line and kitchen shelves)
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(cook line)
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.(breading station)
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen equipments)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink with a splitter)
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
6/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in coolers)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen storage shelves above prep area) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen and storage area)
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen area. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor and under kitchen equipments.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(prep area) Repeat Violation.
3/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(kitchen shelves above prep area)
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in cooler)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(back kitchen shelves)
  • Drain cover missing.(by walk in cooler area)
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in kitchen bag in box area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.(cook line)
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/6/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied

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