Kfc, 4650 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: KFC
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4650 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4703273
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Kfc, 4650 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above left fryer station.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dish area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vent covers above service line in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Fryer station.
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Both soda fountains in the lobby.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Left soda fountain in the lobby.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in cooler at buffet station.
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning** Upon callback observed clean dish rack is soiled with dust and debris.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime- drive thru station and lobby. **Warning** Upon callback observed ice chute at lobby station has a mold like substance present.
08/25/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface- warmer rack above cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters- fryer station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor- 2 jugs of oil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment- fryers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed under hot running water- pot pie. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination- paper boats at cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets- drive thru station. **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment in areas that may result in cross contamination. Tool stored in food prep area by cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.- stored on floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 6lb can of green beans and 2 cans of banana pudding. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles- drive thru station and lobby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- dish scrubber in hand wash sink in dish area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime- drive thru station and lobby. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification- Tammy Bowdry. Observed manager on duty, Tammy Bowdry, had no proof of food manager certification. Manager stated hers expired approximately 1 year prior, and she has been with company over 20 years. Note: this violation must be corrected 8/25/14. **Warning**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed over prep/hot holding line at mid kitchen where items are boxed and prepared.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed underneath prep/hot holding line at mid-kitchen where items are boxed.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of soda syrup laying on floor near back door across from mop sink. Observed bags had been removed from original cardboard package. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed cases of food boxes stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Observed at soda nozzles on drink machine in lobby.
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Observed scissors rinsed in handwash sink located near walk-in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Observed inside bottom of reach in cooler at buffet area where dressings are held.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Observed soiled shelves in walk-in chicken cooler. Observed raw chicken product hanging off pan and touching shelf on unit located beneath walk-in cooler fan system.
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Next to walk in coolers.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. Across from three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walls tables and equipment in breading area.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Right side walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In ware wash area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under all fryers in back kitchen.
  • Basic - Interior of tall two door warmer for chicken has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In dry storage by chemical supply room.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Employee small drink cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer gaskets doors and frams soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. Right and left walk in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. All walk ins
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink by walk in coolers.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sani bucket on floor by fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. I pans on bottom of warmer at front line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Area across from three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In middle kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
10/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Peach cobbler.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing above mop sink area.
  • Basic - Grease catch pans missing from hood system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Cole slaw.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Corn on cob.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime at drive thru area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom and at handwash sink across from 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed box of raw chicken wings stored above macaroni and cheese inside walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at lobby.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee not able to answer proper cook temperature concerning chicken. (165?F, employee stated 140?F)
1/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BASEBOARD TILES IN POOR REPAIR NEAR FRYERS.
  • OBSERVED BOTH REACH IN COOLER GASKETS SOILED.
  • OBSERVED BOTH REACH IN COOLERS FOR CREW WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR.
  • Critical - OBSERVED COOKIES UNCOVERED IN DRIVE-THRU AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HOT WATER PEDAL DISCONNECTED FROM DRIVE-THRU HANDWASH SINK. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WEARING ARTIFICIAL FINGER NAILS ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT GLOVES.
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE UTILIZED AT MOP SINK SPLITTER. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • OBSERVED TONGS HANDLE STORE WITHIN SHREDDED CHEESE IN KITCHEN.
9/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST AT A/C COVERS IN DRY STORAGE
  • Critical - OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT IN OPERATION WITH EXPIRED LICENSE - LICENSE EXPIRED 6/1/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE UTILIZED AT/WITH MOP SINK THREADED FAUCET AND SPLITTER BIBBS
  • OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS SOILED IN KITCHEN
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head at preparation area in rear. Repeat Violation.11/28/11
  • Critical - Observed ceiling interior of microwave soiled in rear preparation area.
  • Critical - Observed no backflow device located at splitter connected to mop sink in rear of establishment.
3/22/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Lashanda
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. liver -103and mashed potatoes-127, on buffetline less than 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans; peaches in walk in cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food livers not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Cooked at 2:30 reheated to 176 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Chicken tongs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Equipment in chilled room not cleaned often enough. Sheet pans.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispenser.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
10/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor; case of cups in storage area.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. DRIVE THRU COOLER. Corrected On Site. BEHIND THE PRODUCTS.
  • Critical. Hand sink needs cleaning in food preparation room or area. BACK KITCHEN.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich (choking) maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SHELVING IN DRY GOODS AREA.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. CORNBREAD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE THE SODA MACHINE AREA. ALL THREE SODA MACHINES.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLATES FOR BUFFET & DINE-IN PLATES. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. SNACK BOXES. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/22/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about KFC? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
KFC respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend KFC to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of KFC (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
TACO BELL 26459Tallahassee, FL
CATERING CONCEPTSTallahassee, FL
*****
ROADSIDE BBQTallahassee, FL
*****
NEW STARSTallahassee, FL
*
NEW CHINA SUPER BUFFETTallahassee, FL
*•
MARYLAND FRIED CHICKENTallahassee, FL
****•
MCDONALD'S MAGNOLIA WALKTallahassee, FL
***•
HOBBIT HOAGIES CAPITAL CIRCLETallahassee, FL
****
VALE FOOD COTallahassee, FL
*****
STEAK N SHAKE #355Tallahassee, FL
**

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

HONG KONG BUFFET
KOREAN BBQ & MORE
TEXAS LADY HOG WILD BAR-BEE-CUE
LARRY'S BBQ
TALLAHASSEE SKATE INN
CANCUN'S SPORTS BAR INC
E C S KITCHEN
WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS #111-003

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: