Tom's Chicken Shack, 901 E Main Street, Bartow, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: TOM'S CHICKEN SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 901 E Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830
License #: 6305935
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Front of fryers
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on walkin cooler floor
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back counter
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside by bathrooms **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Chicken holding racks in walkin cooler
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin cooler
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of fryer area
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cookline
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Liver battering area
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Window cleaner next to single service items under front counter
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb. Outside by bathrooms
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
6/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Ice tray on soda machine
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cole slaw
1/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's and women's restroom
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Buildup of grease on the food warmers
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Kitchen and dining area
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin coolers
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Lobby area
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryers
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Dishroom area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's and women's restroom
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reachin coolers
  • Basic - Ceiling fan had accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. T.e floor in front of 3- compartment sink
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryers
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walkin cooler
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By baked beans and handwashing sink
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. By drive thur
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handles on reachin coolers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Maketable by drive thur
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ceiling fans
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Tray on soda machine
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside patio area
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Lack of signage properly designating bathrooms.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler near front counter.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. on soda machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. beans and potato salad inside 2 door cooler near front counter.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. inside mens bathroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on crock pot.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on heat lamps.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. potato salad inside walkin cooler.
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. forks on counter.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. 3 compartment sink.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on outside of 2 door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken and pork inside 2 door cooler 45 degrees F.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. potato salad inside 2 door cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. gizzards and cole slaw inside walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. inside bulk sugar.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. inside 3 compartment sink.
  • 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. cook after handling cash.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cook.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler near front counter.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on outside of crock pot.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. in womens restroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. inside mens restroom.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler near cookline.
9/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law. bulk sugar.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad chicken and cheese inside 2 door cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. chicken near walkin cooler.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. 2 door cooler near cookline.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. employee restroom.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. womens restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood filters.
  • Light not functioning. above 3 compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/15/10.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler coleslaw
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-door reachin cooler
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Coolers door handles
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By 3-compartment sink
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen and dining room
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Heat lamps
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler fan guards
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Handle walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Ceiling fans
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Heat lamps
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooler handles
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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