Chick-Fil-A, 6299 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Chick-fil-A
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6299 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
License #: 3911407
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Soup.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Breading table.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Breading table Reach in cooler
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Hanging above mixer
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Below fans.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich make area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Next to ice machine, ice dumped in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chicken breading table.
4/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets Reach in cooler doors at prep table where food is boxed.
  • Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. drive thru **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Back area at drink syrup dispenser.
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in freezer
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer , chicken breading table Reach in coolers.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Salad containers at salad prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Grilled chicken nuggets 125 **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 49° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach in cooler at chicken breading table.
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Hood filters in disrepair. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scrambled eggs 53° Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Priority: Basic
  • High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. By soda boxes Priority: High Priority
  • Basic - Observed: Utensils in poor condition. Handle on hot holding pan broken Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
6/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.front kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler make table, single door reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.drink cup lids
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves. Reach in breading table.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Biscuits/walk in freezer.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
12/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler/breading table.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. front counter.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. breading table reach in.
7/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in cooler near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lemons/walkin cooler, lemonade/iced tea,kitchen , freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. outside drive thru. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reach ins, cook's line, chicken make tablle , main drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. reach ins, across from fryers, chicken make tablle, chicken storage.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. kitchen.
2/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.drive thru Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on new gloves.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. iced tea/c.o.s. freezer .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reach in across from handwash sink.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. wash/rinse towel.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reach in across from fryers
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. drive thru.
  • Critical - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw chicken next to cupcakes/walkin cooler. l
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
11/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in prep area.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. cups at drive thru.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. drive thru
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. grill area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. RIC
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. freezer, walkin.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. drive thru
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled storage contaner. filter powder.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handsink wouldn't drain.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. plastic bottles of peanut oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of napkins
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. chemicals over paper towels in dining room closet.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. one panel
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. chicken salad
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin
  • 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cooks
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dishwasher area
5/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 12 qt. container
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. freezer
  • Critical. Observed employee cough, sneeze, use a handkerchief or disposable tissue, use tobacco, eat, or drink then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. drive thru
  • 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
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. ice bucket
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.drive thru
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents. lids broken
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottle
  • 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
  • Critical. Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on lemon juicer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. cooks
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cooks dispenser broken
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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