Kentucky Fried Chicken, 3387 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3387 S Hwy 441, Okeechobee, FL 34974
License #: 5700428
Total inspections: 29
Last inspection: 08/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.( observed debris on can opener blade)
08/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.pressure cooker gasket broken , machine spouting steam and wailing very loudly for whole cook process.loud enough to cause hearing damage.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At fryers and at chicken cook hoods
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on shelf beside tea bags and sugar in paper bag at frontline/prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.stored beside sanitizer bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.found at below reading
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.hot water unavailable at handsinks when dishwater is changed
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.under ice machine
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.handsink at dishwash area/ ice machine in disrepair, plumbing disconnected atbwasteline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.stored on drying dishes at 3 bay
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Chicken fry cook did say that he washed and rinsed but not sanitized batter equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 5 persons involved in food processes no manager on duty
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at ice machine dw area, at ice aching dw area
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walkin cooler door not shutting properly, sign on door says keep door locked, sliding lock bolt lock on exterior of door cannot be opened from inside cooler.
  • Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.cooler door locked with sliding bolt when in use, no way to open from interior.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.mac n cheese found at 110°F in hot hold unit, must discard at 4:30(4 hours)
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at 3 bay handsink
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.atb3 bay handsink
7/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.observed large dropped drain in kitchen floor. With drain cover broken, tripping hazard.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee standing in line area put food in mouth, left area upon inspector entering
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.at mopsink/ 3 bay sink
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handsink at back chicken breading and cook station
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.at frontline
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.shredded cheese at front line cold well found at 50? F .Corrective action cheese will be discarded by 6pm . Filled cold well with ice and put container of cheese into ice. Corrected to 40?F
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing area.handsink in ware wash/mopsink area not hooked up to wastewater drain , no hot or cold water
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at cooking area
1/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Proof not complete with date of birth and expiration of training.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of food debris/syrup splashed into interior of ice machine. in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.water constantky running into mopsink, drain cover missing.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.hotwater at handsink notat required 100 degrees F
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.large puddles throughout kitchen with food debris iin puddles. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.drain at handsink at 3 bay in disrepair
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.grease and food debris caking inside and out of dumpster.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.drain from a/c unit draining on floor at dishwash area. Corrected On Site.unclog then sanitize area floor.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.Observed birds inside open dumpster.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black growth at dry storage area wall containing walkiin cooler.
  • Wash solution not clean.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.hood filters removed/ not installed at inspection fryers in use.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.Observed sanitizer changed, new water with sanitizer filled into sink without cleaning sink. Observed greasevand oil accumulated on interior of sink causing sanitizer to pool on surface not mixing with water.SINKS NOT CLEANED BEFORE REFILLING, LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE PRESENT.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.sanitizer floating on surface not mixing with water. Corrected On Site.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.observed handsinks with no hotwater while dish 3 bay is filling.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed drink lids dtored in splash zone of handsink and visible splash on foodcontact surface of lids. Corrected On Site.discarded.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin dispenser chute at front counter.. Corrected On Site.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.back hood exhaust fan not operational.
  • Rinse sanitizer solution not clean.
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen.observed obvious smell of gas appliance exhaust smell at chicken fryers. fans at back wall hood not operating effectivly.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.observed employee take papertowels from dispenser and lay on counter then wash hands and use paper contaminated by unwashed hands Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cheeses in reachin 2 door upright cooler at office door. Corrected On Site.remove all potentially hazardous foods to walkin cooler. may not use unit to store potentially hazardous foods until able to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or colder
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.observed boxes and sleeves of single service cups, lids,and buckets stored on shelves wi6h unwashed pans covered in flour and raw chicken drippings at back dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.found at 100ppm Corrected On Site.
6/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at garbage enclosure
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairdial face of food scale broken and rusted.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-18-1 Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.when 3 bay is filled no hot water to handsinks.
1/7/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairdial face of food scale broken and rusted.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.delivery shute at drive through
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.at customer dining area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on wall and plumbing at mopsink
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on wall at dry storage.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.when 3 bay is filled no hot water to handsinks.
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.no trash receptacle conveniently located at handsat mopsink area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roaches found at foot of warmer on line.Following day callback .per V.Bagley.
1/6/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 15-28-2 Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.observed broken filters in back hood system. For reporting purposes only.
  • Violation: 33-09-1 Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.observed garbage dumpster with broken non closing lid.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid.
10/26/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed foods raw chicken , pulled cooked chicken , shredded cheese , potpie filling Corrected On Site.raw dhicken iced andvall ready to eat foods discarded per KFC standards.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.walkin coolervambient air at 47 degrees F.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.observed broken filters in back hood system. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.black slime easily removable with alcohol wipe.
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.observed garbage dumpster with broken non closing lid.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.case of magnasol stored on top of bag of sugar at dry storage. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt,dust food debris on soda dispensing machine , area where cup lip rests during filling at self service area of dining area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.on exterior surfaces of food scale
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.observed napkins and single service lids stored in splash zone of handsink at drivethrough Corrected On Site.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed manual warewashing sanitizer temperature at less than 100degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.outside back of building
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed cross contamination from garbage -observed broken down raw chicken boxes stored on top of paper bag of cane sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands.cook used cold water only at back handsink
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.jacket on top of bag of sugar at dry storage Corrected On Site.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.chicken in frontline warmer Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Hot holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.frontline plexiglas warmer not maintaining 135 degrees or hotter-food temps ranging from 112 to 130 degrees Corrected On Site. out of temp food discarded or moved to other warmers
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken strips thawed in an improper manner.in standing water at room temp
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mopsink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.with scrub brush and spray cleaner in sink blocking use Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at walkin area
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wipebucket -manufacturers recommendation is 200ppm-wipebucket found at 100ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.mixer stand and feet
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.water at kitchen handsink found at 88 degrees F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.at mop sink
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
10/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/11/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. PAPETTOWELS DISPENSER OPEN WITH DIRTY UTENSILS STACKED ON TOP. DIRTY TOWEL DRYING ACROSS ROLL OF PAPER TOWELS - INSIDE - COS - EMPLOYEE DISCARDED OLD ROLL OF TOWELS REPLACED WITH NEW MOVED DIRY TOWEL AND UTENSILS
  • Critical. HANDSINK AT DISHWASH AREA INACCESIABLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS / SCREW DRIVER / DISH SCRUB PAD / DIRTY GLOVES - REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Critical. 4 OR MORE EMPLOYEES ON DUTY - NO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE
  • Critical. EMPLOYEES MORE THAN 60 DAYS WITH NO EMPLOYEE FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
7/1/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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