Church's Chicken, 1575 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Church's Chicken
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1575 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6201300
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Base of fryers.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink with no straw on ledge over 3 comp sink drain board.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In broken tiles at kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen by handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By back door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
10/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Half gallon jugs for iced tea. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. In front of cook line hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout kitchen.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46°.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer bottle on cook line shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
6/2/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in freezer. Fried chicken on cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Throughout.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. On dry storage shelf.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dry storage room.
5/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near ice machine
3/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near ice machine
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Baking pans have accumulation of black debris stored on Walk in cooler shelves
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near ice machine
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Front kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Front kitchen
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Kitchen
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 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.
11/7/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Area of light warmer for fries
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reach in freezer, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cookline, kitchen
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on corner of warmer between uses. Near front counter at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Under front counter , kitchen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue and water, kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
5/28/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in kitchen,front and back
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mopsink
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the center door that opens to the outside. Near ice machine
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in 4 door freezer. Near office **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed front counter and storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Women's restroom
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils on storage holder next to fryers - tongs stored on end exposed to walkway of kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits. Tongs, stirrer on storage holder side of fryers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed hole in wall. Corner near water heater
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.front and back kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go containers not inverted on shelf , front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs on warmer corner Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No certificates of required employee training provided . To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. inside back of fryers opposite walk in cooler door
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. missing tiles near kitchen handsink
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in freezer near office
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. nonhandled container in bulk rice container, dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ; back door - scheduled for this week per manager
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ; broken lock on women restroom door - scheduled for repair following day per manager
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. outside shed Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed small live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets opposite fryers
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap in back door
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. near back exit and ice machine
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. on floor in dry storage area
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.0 ppm Corrected On Site.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. employee eating chicken , cookline area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. bag of rice , dry storage 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. nonhandled container on ice at ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
11/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.women restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. gaskets, reach in cooler, cookline
  • Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to-go containers not inverted , top shelf , dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. chicken , walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. gap on bottom of back door
7/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.[reachin freezer]
  • Observed hole in wall.[inside walkin cooler ]
  • Observed wall in disrepair.[around floor at entrance to office and side storage room]
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[in flour]
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.[flour scoop broken ]
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed kitchen garbage can cracked..by handsink.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair----breading station wheels broken.....THIS NEEDS REPAIRED ASAP!!
  • Critical. Observed soiled small reach-in cooler door gaskets...by cashier.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer door soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor...scoop behind hot water heater.
  • Drain cover(s) missing...behind fryer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....missing/cracked floor tiles in walkin cooler.
  • Observed food/plastic utensils debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under drystorage shelves.
  • Observed hole in wall...by soda lines at front counter.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair...dining room----hallway and above trash can and seating areas...leaks when it rains...THIS MUST BE REPAIRED ASAP!
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/17/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....missing floor tiles in front of freezer.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable....in office---missing floor tiles.
  • 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.
12/2/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable.--broken/missing floor tiles in walkin cooler
7/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 5/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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