Kfc, 3008 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KFC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3008 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4703153
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On buffet. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Reachin hot hold units.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in freezer soiled with food debris.
10/27/2014Routine - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use scoop/spoon stored in standing water.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Reach-in warmer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Walkin cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in warmer gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing tongs.
5/1/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door. Walkin.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Dunnage racks in walkin.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
2/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door walkin freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Thawing chicken.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Above thawing chicken.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
10/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Observed: Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Floor drains. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Clean equipment stored on floor. Brush for breaking machine. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Food storage container cracked or broken. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Priority: Basic
  • Basic - Observed: Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Priority: Intermediate
  • Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Priority: Basic
  • Intermediate - Observed: Reach-in freezer soiled with food debris. Priority: Intermediate
  • Intermediate - Observed: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Priority: Intermediate
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink by breading station.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser next to breading station.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser next to breading station.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain front of left walk in cooler heavily soiled.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under fryers.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on rack by ice machine.
  • Basic - Single-service 20oz cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on door of chicken walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
3/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean pans stacked on shelf adjacent walk in cooler not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed reach-in freezer with biscuits gaskets soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin and around the door.
  • Critical - Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
12/5/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed clean pans stacked while wet on dish rack.
  • Hood filters not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed door of chicken walk in cooler soiled.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment (FRYERS).
  • Observed wall behind breading station soiled with accumulated food debris.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed fried chicken hot hollding at 125 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vent above breading station.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in storage area.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up, walk in cooler door.
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up, walk in freezer doors.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Observed torn gasket around door of reach in freezer fryer area.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment (fryers).
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Faucet at mop sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Wings, corn; walk-in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. fry line. Repeat Violation 8/23/11.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of napkins, dry storage.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in closet. Repeat Violation 8/23/11.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. between henny pennies behind front counter.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Underneath blodgett oven on fry line.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. washed a rag in sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Kitchen
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Drive through and lobby.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs and scraper in sink in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Drive through.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt ?
4/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; chicken on buffet at 129F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; box of fryer oil.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; cooler by can rack.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; large pitcher in sink.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; scraper and scrubbiess in sink by coolers.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; sink by coolers.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
1/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, an EMPLOYEE shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE- USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result. (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; and 386.204 FS: A person may not smoke in an enclosed indoor workplace, except as otherwise provided in section 386.2045 FS.
  • Critical. (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under Section 4-603.11, surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (2) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and CONSUMER self-service UTENSILS such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (3) Before restocking CONSUMER self-service EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS such as condiment dispensers and display containers; (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • Critical. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
  • NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food pudding cold held at 49 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cookie dough in walkin freezer.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored on counter at room temp for over 4 hours.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container inside cooler.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper strength for manual warewashing. Found 300 PPM.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on bakers racks in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in stockroom. Repeat Violation.
1/27/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cottage cheese cold held at 50 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food chicken not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Temp at 125.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup ion bakers rack in walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves in stockroom.
  • Observed build-up of food debris,on nonfood-contact surface. Floor under fryers.
  • Observed standing water on floor surface.
10/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/2/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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