Chick-Fil-A, 4241 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK-FIL-A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4241 N 4 St, St Petersburg, FL 33703
License #: 6214504
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 07/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front drive thru, front HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front line
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. All HWS sinks throughout establishment
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. HWS Drive thru, HWS front line
07/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer cooks line
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. To go containers main kitchen
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish rack
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of water. Under raw chicken reach in cooler
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan contain on dish rack
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under/ around fryers, behind breaking chicken station.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around fan
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Drive thru window **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Woman's restroom
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Straws, cups
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Near fryers
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Flying insect killer stored with soda boxes
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. All cutting boars throughout kitchen
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS servers front station 71°F hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooks line
6/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Thawing reach in cooler
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in kitchen. To go boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Lettuce, lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Rack in front of three compartment sink
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken faucet at handwash sink near three compartment sink
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cooking equipment
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Woman's restroom
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.drive thru
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Drive thru
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Employee cleaning equipment, then changed gloves to handle food with no handwash
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands at handwash sink that currently has no hot water
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Prep station **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employees failed to correct hand washing violations
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Spatula, rags **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. End of three compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Main hand washing sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purses stored by bag in box sodas
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Sugar bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.empty mop bucket after each use.
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.dirty apron stored on bag in box soda **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Previous violation on 5/14/2013 **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Walk in freezer)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Insect control device installed over food/food preparation area.(above bulk bin near defrosting cooler)
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.(cooks line, front area)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(on chicken breaking cooler)
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.(on cooks line)
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk bin next to defrosting cooler) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.(employee placing lettuce on sandwich) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(on cooks line)
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Throughout the clean equipment shelves.
  • Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Stored on clean equipment shelf.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.Lettuce and veggie slicers on clean equipment shelves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Cases of chicken in the walk in freezer
  • Observed moldy air conditioning vent covers.Wall vents in the playground area on the walls and ceiling at entrance.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Liquid egg Corrected On Site.Small amount disposed and new replenished in deeper ice bath.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Freezer on cook line
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.Mold like substance on back wall of ice bin at drive thru window.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.Labeled cooking oil bottle with chemical bottles.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door to outside from the kitchen.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.Chicken in walk in cooler.
8/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(in front area)
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to store sanitizer bucket)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(at window area soda machine)
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by dishware ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(soap dispenser near 3 compartment unable to dispense soap)
  • Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front area)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.(fryer baskets)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.( throughout )
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/14/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink )
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on ice cream dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken covered during cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(cases of french fries in walk in freezer)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(chicken breading cooler)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(front area)
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(in freezer and walk in cooler ) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces stained. (iced tea bins)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(small reach in cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used as dump sink in front area)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout ) Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(handwash sink near 3 compartment sink)
6/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.(license expired 2-1-11)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(walk in freezer, storage room)
  • Critical - Observed an employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(hand wash sink on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(cooked chicken in a deep pan covered during cooling) Corrected On Site. Lid removed and split into 2 pans
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.( throughout )
  • 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. For reporting purposes only.(on floor in storage area)
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(lettuce)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(deep pans on chicken covered during the cooling process)
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(shake mixer in front area hanging by wires)
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(build up of mold like substance on cutting board) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and handles. ( throughout )
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(cooks line hand sink)
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.(both hand sinks)
  • Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(front area)
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(kitchen )
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/10/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pooled eggs measued at 67 degr F [1 1/2 hr time elapsed] Corrected On Site. product iced down
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of product [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of cookies on shelf in dry storeroom
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. ice build up on condenser unit & floor of walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. spray bottles containing glass cleaner on food prep table
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. license on display shows expired 02/01/10
2/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. case of lemons
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken batter mea ured at 44 degr F
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash condensation dripping on food containers [walk in cooler], ice buildup in cases of product [walk in freezer]
  • Critical. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. case of moldy lemons
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. hot water measured at 85 degr F
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook's line
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door does not close properly
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 'hot' water temp measured at 85 dEgr F
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. drain line causing ice buidup inside walk in freezer
8/19/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. approx 2 cases of fresh lemons
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed celery on shelf above bins of ass't prepped vegetables [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. cases of ass't products - walk in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cases of lemons marked 'return to vendor' on storage shelf next to & above cases of unspoiled lemons
  • Critical. Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. water temp measured at 85 degr F NOTE: observed employee put on gloves after handwashing
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. no soap provided at handwash sink [cook's line] NOTE: soap dispenser refilled during inspection
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walk in door does not close properly [screwdriver in use to keep door closed]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. iced tea storage bins
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. catering trays & lids on top shelf not stored inverted or wrapped
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 'hot' water temp measured at 85 degr F [kitchen]
  • Observed leaking pipe - drain line causing ice buildup inside walk in freezer
  • Drain cover(s) missing. under 3 comp sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook's line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. screwdriver used to sEcure walk in cooler door - unable to open from inside unit For reporting purposes only.
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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