Chick Fil A, 2136 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK FIL A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2136 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702931
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Lids at cookline.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. At breading station.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. On cookline.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cleaning items grease stored in front of hand wash sink to the right of breading station.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Grilled chicken.
10/20/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At tall reach in coolers near breading station. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear plastic tubs stored above three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Above deep fryers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. At three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left on cook line, near food chopper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Near three compartment sink area.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
08/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several reach in coolers throughout kitchen areas.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs stored above three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Several reach in coolers at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line, front counter areas. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Sticker residue observed on clean stored plastic tubs at dish storage area, above three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At dumpster area.
4/3/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on hand wash sink and soap dispenser left of ice machine.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 3 tall reach in coolers holding raw chicken. Racks inside it also.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above prep table with soup pot.more drinks on prep table with single service gloves and to go trays. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Spoon handle laying in shredded cheese at salad station.sugar scoop handle laying in product at tea station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small single unit at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Case of Drink cup carriers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes at he top of the pan at cook line at 50° F, not held more than 4 hours, moved to lower unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bottle of degreaser hanging over pot of soup.glass cleaner spray bottle on rack with boxes of soda syrup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall French fry unit with food debris in the bottom.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler across from breaking station. Including rack for pans of chicken.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Chicken breasts in walk in freezer stacked and wrapped with plastic. Per employee they were cooked at 8:30 am, time now 10:00 am. Product spread out and uncovered. **Corrected On-Site**
12/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station. 2 small cutting boards.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Extra scoops at 3 front counter ice bins.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean containers.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser on prep table where fruit was being cut. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Raw chicken and egg wash station.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green liquid. On prep table near biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Handles of reach-ins
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. FRY AREA
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. DUMPING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in wiping towel bucket.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. DOUGH IN FREEZER
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. OREOS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. RINSING TOWELS
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. STORING DIRTY TOWEL
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed food dough stored on floor in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handles of thaw cabinet.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Brownies in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Carrots in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chicken breading area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Degreaser on counter.
6/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food carrots stored on floor in walkin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler chicken holding soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage inside reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in wiping cloth bucket.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispenser.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of spicy chicken cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Degreaser stored on shelf with saran wrap.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; breading station.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; where wraps and fruit cups are held.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Backs of handles on Traulsen coolers by office.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by breading station blocked with scraper. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Coffee urn tablets stored on dry storage shelf with sauces. Corrected On Site.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled on shelf above prep area.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature of over 44 F., front counter reach in where milk is stored.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Salad handling with bare left hand; gloved right hand. Also, salad is handled after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber bracelets and watch worn during food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands with cold water for five seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable; at salad prep sink.
  • Observed bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube improperly cut; shake base dispenser.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Chicken upright refrigerators. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scraper and towel in handwash sink by breading station. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Coffee urn cleaner stored with chocolate. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored over flat top grill, and another in center of prep area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; in sanitizer bucket on prep table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. lemons
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice drive thru.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employees change gloves without washi hands.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. tall reachin on cooks line
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing on cooks line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees on cooks line.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item, sanitizer, stored by food on cooks line.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 300ppm
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. class K
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
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10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/28/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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