Church's Chicken, 2219 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHURCH'S CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2219 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3915616
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler door handle.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Reach in cooler/single door/cook's line
  • 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. Measuring cup/sugar storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Black containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Kitchen scissors.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken tenders at front counter hot holding unit. 121 ° F, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken placed ice under cut lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Bulk flour container/handles caked with old flour.
07/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Liquid shortening
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken in dish room **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer and reach in cooler gaskets. Kitchen
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Drive thru
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lid/scraper in sink
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.sink sprayer nozzle
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.underside of soda machine
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Water bottle **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in freezer ,walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee with soiled clothing.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.by cooks line ,by walk-in freezer , in walk-in cooler
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dining room
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.over ice machine
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Barewood shelf in storage area
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids in front
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dirty utensils **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.by 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions.
6/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler walk-in freezer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line by handwashing sink
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Low grout through out store
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Basic - Light not functioning. Walk-in freezer
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach-in cooler racks chipping and rusted **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. In ladies restroom
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Drink lids
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walk- in cooler air curtains, beverage station
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Hot holding box
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ladies restroom
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken tenders 126 Corrected On Site. reheated to 169
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. missing tile,low grout
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Observed cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.fryer shortening in storage ,walk-in freezer
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.damaged walk-in doorframe
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken tile cooks line
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.by freezer
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.walk-in freezer , walk-in cooler
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.bottom of soda machine drink rack and drain basin walk-in rolling racks
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.reach-in
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.3compartment sink drain not draining
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in both bathrooms
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.reach-in
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.linr reach-in
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. walk-in door
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. cooks line
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishwashing area
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.freezer,walk-in
  • Critical - Observed gas-powered equipment stored inside the establishment turned sidways and gas leaking onto floor For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with food debris build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.dish washing area
  • Observed hole in wall.drive thru
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. togo boxes not inverted
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. floor cleaner,window cleaner on shelf w/ catchup
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.freezer
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. broken drainage pipe on 3compartment sink
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. faucet missing on handsink in dish washing area
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour
2/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.storage ,freezer,walk-in
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. flour
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with soiled clothing. counter girl came in and put on dirty shir while standing at front counter
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue ice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. reach-in handles
  • Observed gaskets with food build-up.reach-in
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.freezer
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walk-in
  • Light not functioning.ladies bathroom
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. paint with single service items
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.sugar
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.exteriot of reach-in
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor.ice bucket Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walk-in
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris.fan covers in walk-in
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Account 11$ short
6/4/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed box of chicken stored on WICOOLER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelves in kitchen.
  • Observed residue build-up on WICOOLER shelves.
  • Observed leaking faucet at handsink.
  • Observed food debris on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food debris on WICOOLER floor.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(reach in cooler at front counter)
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.(walk in freezer)
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(front counter)
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.(kitchen and dish washing area handsinks)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(women)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(men)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(kitchen)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed hole in wall.(by drivethru window)
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/5/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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