Lindy's Chicken, 25 River Park Dr, Midway, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LINDY'S CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 25 River Park Dr, Midway, FL 32343
License #: 3000344
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser. At kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee beverage on prep table.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Food debris and grease residue on 6 eye burner.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Back of fryers.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser- hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface- rack holding pans of raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface- exterior of fryers.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- walk-in cooler handle. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- cup at front counter above sugar bin and beside single service items.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable- floor in walk-in cooler rusting and forming holes.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- men's restroom.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- to go side dish cups not inverted.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- large floor fan blocking hand wash sink in the kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On back splash of six eye burner stove on cook line.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on top section of two door warmer, next to fry lamp.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink as well as hand wash ink.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Along the walls of cook line and interior floor of walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil next to six eye burner stove on cook line.
  • 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. Yellow handheld scoop In mashed potatoes.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for the macaroni and cheese.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Right side wall next to six eye burner stove on cook line.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On breading container at cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Warmer box at cook line **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. In walk in cooler plastic bins holding chicken, celery, carrots.
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Handles of kitchen sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen outside of walk in cooler
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Under French fry light.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. And door frame.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walls and ceiling of walk in cooler soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Next to fryers.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Wings at 98° F, discarded by employee. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Hose out back of building
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Chicken rack in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Warming box and Stove top
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small white coleslaw cooler.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour for breaking chicken.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Stove has buildup of encrusted grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk in freezer door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food COOKING OIL stored on floor in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food SUGAR not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under breading table soiled with flour. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Mop sink soiled with dust/dirt. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall at handwash sink by fryer soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris at mop sink. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken gizzards 85? wings 121? **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting carrots with bare hands on front counter by register. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of glass cleaner on table by mixer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. This violation must be corrected by 05/14/2013 **Warning**
3/14/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FIXTURES NEAR STOVE
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOX OF OIL STORED ON KITCHEN FLOOR - COS
  • OBSERVED CONDIMENT CUP (FOAM) USED TO DISPENSE GRAVY IN KITCHEN
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AT KITCHEN SINK THEN FAIL TO USE PAPER TOWEL TO TURN OFF FAUCET
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN HELD AT 121?F AT KITCHEN HOLDING; PER MANAGER, CHICKEN HAD NOT BEEN HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS
  • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRYERS IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN STOVE AND FRY BASKETS
  • OBSERVED PITTED AND GROOVED CUTTING BOARD STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES NEAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER - COS
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS ON WALL AT MOP SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOX OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR AT VAT AREA OF KITCHEN - COS
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON OIL VATS OF OIL
  • Critical - OBSERVED FRIED CHICKEN AT WALK-IN COOLER HELD WITHOUT DATE MARKING
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK UTILIZED TO STORE LONG-HANDLED SPOON
  • OBSERVED LIGHT NOT FUNCTIONING AT WALK-IN FREEZER
  • OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR
5/1/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Fried Chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation: 8/4/2011.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On soap dispensor at handwash sink near office.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On surfaces beneath food cook line in preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of oil in preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Drink syrups behind front counter stored on the floor.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of oil near back door.
  • Observed hole in wall near office door.
  • Observed leaking pipe at water fountain in lobby.
  • Observed light not functioning at three compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/2012 .
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Extraneous mixer stored in kitchen. Manager states it is not operational.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Henny Penny warming cabinet door broken from hinge.
  • Observed personal care items stored with single service items/food throughout establishment.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor at back door.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin nearb front counter area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Chemical cleaners stored with single service items under front counter.
  • Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth stored on preparation table. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in unlabeled bucket behind front counter.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet; women's room.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; walls behind steam table.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; wet towels in front counter hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; wings in walk in cooler.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface; walk in freezer motor.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; baked beans at 112F in steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked; cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; in front counter hand sink.
8/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/7/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner, bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in slaw dressing.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location; scoop for potatoes on the counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; cooler door handles and wall behind breading station.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; faucet handles and soap dispenset.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; walk in freezer.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; keys on prep counter and red bull in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area; easy off by slicer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature; case of chicken by 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; green buckets of chicken in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; boxes of fryer oil in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; green buckets of chicken in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; tea urn at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands; put hands on trash caann to move it around, went in walk-in cooler, then handled food without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves; at front counter when making sandwich.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in mac-n--cheese. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage; fried chicken stored in re-used cardboard box in walk-in cooler.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance; dirty cardboard used as a shelf liner.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; both handsinks coming loose from the wall
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; walk-in cooler door handle broken.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in holding cabinet soiled with accumulation of food residue. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; walk-in freezer floor has large ice build-up.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; soap dispenser at handsink near dish area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; faucet handles at handsink near dish area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; cooler door handle.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; cook's area. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; cook's area. Repeat Violation. 3-16-10
  • Observed personal care item stored with food; shoes with single service items in food prep area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored; Airwick cinnamon apple spray stored with condiments and single service items at front counter.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Corrected On Site. CHICKEN TENDERS.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CHICKEN TENDER, CARROTS & CELERY. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CATFISH. 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. Corrected On Site. MACRONI SALAD.
  • Critical. Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. WING SAUCE PREP TABLE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black substance & slime on soda dispensing nozzles area.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head & machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in holding cabinet soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler (SANDWICH MAKER) soiled with accumulation of food residue. LID, DOOR & GASKETS.
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. MENS' RESTROOM - THE CLOSURE IS BROKEN.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. COOK AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich (choking) maneuver sign posted.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. BISCUITS IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. SERVER AREA.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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