Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, 1601 S Us #1, Ft Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPEYES CHICKEN & BISCUITS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1601 S Us #1, Ft Pierce, FL 34950
License #: 6600493
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 6/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In cooking area and other locations within kitchen.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin-drive through soda dispensing.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of popcorn chicken stored on floor in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Service line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter cooler
2/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing-clay type tiles at cookline in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-low unit at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towels out... **Corrected On-Site**
10/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Several tiles in front of fryers in disrepair.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee guided inspector to a roll nearby then corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
6/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of food containers
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in salt container
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Wood shelving in back room near ice machine with wood rot
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. **Corrected On-Site**
2/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - ladies restroom.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Several rust colored cambros wet nested over 3 bin sink.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. A small cutting board in drive thru area-on counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food-bracelette on female employee.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin-showed manager where it was.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small cutting board located on shelf near drive thru cash register.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light pink soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hot and cold hose bibbs at mop sink.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-the only handwash sink in kitchen/front counter. 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 cooler door heavily rusted.
  • Observed attached equipment fryer venting area heavily soiled with accumulated black grease.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine-door and opening area moderately soiled.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-area near chicken prepping station.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 83 F.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls / ceiling throughout facility. Most dripping onto floor areas.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable-wall and door frame around office cubby and chicken prep area in disrepair. Chunks of tile and grout missing leaving gaps and holes in wall.
8/9/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment, hood filters in prep/3 bin sink area moderately soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed heavy residue or rust build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Wire racks over 3 bin sink.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Lined grey garbage-can type container with white powder-no handle on container used for dispensing.
  • Observed wall behind ice tea maker soiled with accumulated black debris and other encrusted colored drebris.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable-wall near office door has large chinks of 4 x 4 type ceramic tile misssing-leaving gaps in wall.
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet cover plate-cracked and chipped, exposing inner electrical wiring.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Ceramic type tile in front of fryer area-chipped cracked and several pieces missing leaving puddles.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Amber colored food containers stacked over 3 bin sink-cracked and chipped.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 110 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-walk-in cooler door heavily rusted.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceramic-type 4 x 4 tiles missing and large gaps are on wall near office/walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
2/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/8/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Packaged food, bag of flour in dry storage not properly protected. Brown wrapper has a gash-3 x 3 size.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-walk in cooler rear door heavily rusted.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair-magnetic strip over 3 bin sink rusted and falling apart.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Plywood type shelf over bag n box rack and over ice machine appears soaked and wood rotting in several areas.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live 5 roaches found in store room over ice machine arounf water filters and on floor under equipment.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by roaches droppinds found on wall behind single service items in dry storage.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures corners and along wall in dry storage room in poor repair.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable-4 x 4 wall tiles missing in several areas throughout kitchen.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-mop left in yellow mop bucket.
10/7/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Several smokey colored plastic containers on dish shelf over 3 bin sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Sanitizer solution not clean-sink and water heavily soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Both doors to walk-in cooler heavily soiled.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-several tiles heavily soaked from heavy rains.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-2 mops in bucket near back door of facility. Repeat Violation.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in 3 different places at 110 F. Facility just opened-Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Several clear cambros on clean dish shelf over 3 Bin sink, cracked and chipped.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair-tiled area above mop sink missing one tile and several others loose. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
2/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Counter area-110 F Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground-sudsy puddles in southside parking lot of facility. 2nd time seeing it in AM, 1st time citing it.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-ceiling in cubby over mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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