Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits, 8007 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8007 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221-6646
License #: 2607715
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used styrofoam cup to scoop ice behind front counter
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Container of fry oil and box if fry powder on floor in outside shed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing in several areas dining room
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not able to locate at time of inspection
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle on shelf in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded lettuce 47° in pan in back kitchen area. Corrective action-manager placed product in ice bath
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Flies in kitchen and dining area
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing proof for Joshua (cook) at time of inspection
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Case of cups and single sleeves of cups on floor in kitchen area
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Case of chicken on floor under counter in back kitchen area
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching product in bulk flour container on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in pan of water in ice bath on cooks line
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Case of chicken thawing on floor in back kitchen area
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Front counter employee wiped dirty hands on pants and them went back to filling customers orders.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment utilizes corporate training but they are not able to provide proof of food safety training for staff. **Repeat Violation**
1/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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 drink uncovered on shelf above prep table in fry station **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Back pack, phone above prep area where food is fried
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Several flies in kitchen area
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Manager on duty has card but it expired on 07/18/2013. He said he took the test and passed but has no documentation to show.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment utilizes Corporate Training Program but does not have proof of food handler training for any employees working shift during inspection except for 1 female employee working font counter
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Boxes of boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At fry station
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 pans above triple sink
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap on left side of system. Part on order **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored in hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in sink
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. not leaving dishes in sanitizer for 30 sec; explained to her Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. biscuits
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. two Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. rear
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. changing gloves 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. popcorn shrimp
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. one
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. box
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bin
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on fryer, low Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. rice
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vent cover in walk-in
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. rear exit, blocked with trash
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside freezer reach-in door
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. sani buckets on floor
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. broken tiles by cook line and dishwashing area
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. reading 46F and 56F
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on pipe Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour bags Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. overhead of cooked chicken warmer window
  • Observed leaking pipe/faucet at plumbing fixture. handsink
  • Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. when scooping ice with finger in scoop
  • Observed personal care item stored with food or single service. bag over lids Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. sanitizer bucket
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. one faucet by walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. big bulk container
2/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covering rice containers and sticked up ; uncovered and ice bath Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. hanging on fryer handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. upright freezer, biscuit cooler, outside storage reachin Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. 2 broken Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. outside storage reachin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with mold-like substance and/or soil deposits. by soda syrup nozzles
  • Drain cover(s) missing. 2 drains by mop sink
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink faucet Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. under fryers
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cracked in walk-in cooler
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service. straws and purses together in cabinet, front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. sanitizer bucket on breading station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. purple substance
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. Behind reachin
7/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. shrimp Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
  • Critical. Observed raw foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw chicken over raw fries in upright freezer
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. on salt Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F water, scoop in it; wisk also Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filter treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. no date on Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. biscuit cooler and freezer
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. for salt
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. being washed Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. interior top Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink where hose is attached Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. broken under cook line
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. vents in walk-in
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label. soap, sanitizer at handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. didn't know big 4
2/15/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No dates in line water filters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. By rear door.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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