Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, 11616 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11616 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-7239
License #: 2611368
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 8/1/2012

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided except for one employee. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, inside fryer cabinets and exterior of fryers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. BE peas put in walk in 15 min ago, found at 109 degrees in covered metal pan. Corrective action- placed in ice bath, uncovered and put back in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, hot boxes.
  • Observed heavy grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed holes in wall.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwashing sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, some fryer doors missing.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, milk in walk in.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, back handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin- top rear panel.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Clutter, unused or broken equipment.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0ppm chlorine Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. some tiles missing
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. watch
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in bulk breading
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at hand wash sink near door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken livers and gizzards and hawaiian chicken on buffet line, 119'F -120'F Corrected On Site. voluntarily discarded. suggested time as a public health control for buffet
5/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. cookline
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. warming cabinets witn excessive buildup of food debris on door and gaskets
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. moldy gaskets- reach in freezer at cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. shelving has accumulated water and food where clean pans are stored
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair cart at cookline missing a wheel
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site-50ppm sanitizing bucket
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. flour scoop cracked amd damaged
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. *greens in walk in
  • Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. hot water at handwash sink-cookline
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/10/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans and turkey gravy in walkin cooler at 57-60F, from night before. Manager discarded. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Turkey gravy, collard greens (with meat) and green beans, in walkin cooler, from night before. Manager discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Display cooler at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near fryers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Hotboxes with broken handles and taped closed with duct tape. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Walkin cooler condenser dripping. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Quat only
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. By drive thru window. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda machine with accumulated slime/debris. Behind nozzle area, at drive thru window
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils stored in container with food debris build up in the bottom. Across from 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. Missing by walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles by ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Throughout kitchen
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Missing tiles under handsink, by fryers. And wall by walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back storage area, and office area
  • Light not functioning. Under hood system.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Two CFM left to do a catering event. No other CFM present.
10/18/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in cupboard behind front counter. Corrected On Site. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad and coleslaw. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken in hotbox at 130-134F. 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. Metal cup in plastic container of sugar by front counter.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs hanging on drawer near office area, opposite hot boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Plastic pitchers in flour bins, with handles covered in flour.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Handles on hotboxes Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair Interior door of walkin cooler, and condenser dripping. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On shelf under steam tables
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. On shelf by 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt in the interior of ice machine. By back area of kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dirt on soda dispensing nozzles. In ice chute on soda fountain at front counter self serve area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of flour bins
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Clean utensils stored in dirty plastic container
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of to go containers on floor by front handsink
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go container lids by drive thru window, not stored inverted. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. In front kitchen area, and handsink by fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Built in vacum breaker broken on faucet, at mop sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handsink by fryers Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Handsink by fryers
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Handsink by fryers
  • Observed open dumpster lid. At rear of building.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. On wall under handsink by fryers. And wall by walkin cooler
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Loose cracked and chipped floor tiles by ice machine Repeat Violation.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Tiles missing under handsink by fryer. And wall near walkin cooler door Repeat Violation.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Throughout kitchen.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In storage area Repeat Violation.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Excess broken equipment in back area by ice machine
  • Critical. Observed circuit breaker taped open. For reporting purposes only. In front kitchen area.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical. No original copies of required employee training certificates or cards provided.
8/9/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 38F
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. over prep table Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. handles on upright warmer in disrepair; wheel on cart by cook line
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. walkin cooler door and condenser is dripping in walk in
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. chlorine
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler or freezer gaskets. upright in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood and light sheild on hood
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under warmer Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. aluminum pans on shelf
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. lids by ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. front and kitchen handsinks
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front and kitchen handsinks
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. along wall
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. under fryer, tiles missing and 2 spots in kitchen also Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. tiles missing by handsink
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. by office and storage Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. dawn by food on table Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know how to calibrated thermometer; explained her
4/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. take-out bags
  • Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation. improved
  • Critical. Violation: 22-27-1 Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. hot boxes
  • Violation: 29-13-1 Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. ac vent dripping heavily on floor in kitchen- work done on unit, but still dripping some-instructed to cease any food prep at nearby prep table until repaired as precaution-posted sign-also covered all pans as precaution
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken/missing tile
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage, kitchen Repeat Violation.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken pans stored on breading containers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. potatoes, chicken, pasta, etc
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. potatoes to be fried Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. take-out bags
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. hot boxes, bottom of freezer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves throughout, fryer area, area behind soda nozzles
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. 3 comp sink-broke off-filling sink with hose
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. ac vent dripping heavily on floor in kitchen-stated drain needs to be cleared-ensure pans are washed, rinsed, and sanitized as precaution
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. cookline
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken/missing tile
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. dry storage, kitchen Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. bleach, cleaners on dry storage shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. back door, dining
  • Critical. Employee training not from approved provider. 3 employees-others have been updated, but not logged
10/5/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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