Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, 2960 S 54 Ave, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: POPEYES LOUISIANA CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2960 S 54 Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33712
License #: 6214283
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 8/19/2013

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(filter powder) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.( top of walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.(cooks line) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(steamer leaking water) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(rice scoop ) **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.( not running ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Toilet leaking.(men's restroom) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( sanitize bucket has 0ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food.(chicken in Popeyes bags in walk in cooler) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.( filling containers) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(next to fire extinguisher) **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plastic food containers in the warewashing area on clean utensil shelf.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Fryer baskets dented and worn causing wires to unwind.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.Reach in cooler in food preparation area.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Rice storage container.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Spray hose at warewashing sinks.
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.Fryer baskets on cookline.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Around the mop sink and under the ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.Ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.Turned on the running water.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Faucet leak at handwashing sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.Raw chicken in triple sink at 32
2/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Observed Wet nesting on clean equipment rack in warewashing room.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Liquid margarine in the walkin cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.Dipperwell not turned on.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Door sweep at bottom of back door of kitchen to outside.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Bag in box soda set up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Styrofoam cups in closet in dining room.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Ice machine area.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.Smashed thermometer in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Kitchen food preperation area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Rice in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.Dry storage area.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Two fryer baskets on cookline.
4/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Portioned french fries in walkin freezer.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.Scoops at front counter.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets on cookline.
  • Observed beverage/ice dispensing equipment that allows contamination of the lip-contact surface.Plastic cups used as scoops in salt storage.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Food containers with wet nesting at warewashing sinks.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.Container lids in kitchen storage area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Bottom of back door to outside.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.License is current.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Near ice machine.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-08-1 Water filter not changed out.Observed 2009 date.Filters at soda box setup.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door sweep.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed food preperation employees with no hair restraint.
  • Water filter not changed out.Observed 2009 date.Filters at soda box setup.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets have wires unwinding.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.Fryer skimmer on clean utensils rack.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Lexan containers on warewashing shelf storage.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Ladies restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found in closet used to store paper goods. This violation must be corrected by : 07/16/2010.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.Back door sweep.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license. Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food frozen. walkin freezer
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. walkin cooler
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. @124 FCorrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed seals on cold holding unit in poor repair near cookline.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. quat. ammonia
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 300ppms quat ammonia
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside top of ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of the walkin cooler door on and near gaskets.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture of hand sink near three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed handle for hot water missing
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Stored in mop bucket
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately/properly secured.
3/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour near deep fat fryers
  • Critical. Observed box of food stored on floor iwalkin freezer.
  • Observed lid on sugar in disrepair.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rusted
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. greater than 300 ppms
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ceiling of ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelves in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed inside of dumpster not clean.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water condensation.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 1/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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