Church's Chicken, 2301 N 50 St, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHURCH'S CHICKEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2301 N 50 St, Tampa, FL 33619
License #: 3904264
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior self serve drink fountain **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leak by freezer, peeling tile by water heater **Warning** On 7/17/14- peeling tile by water heater
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed drywall by front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood shelf for cash drawer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Front counter **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
07/17/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Dry storage shelves **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior self serve drink fountain **Warning**
  • Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. Leak by freezer, peeling tile by water heater **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. **Warning**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag in box by front counter, shortening **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dish sink, by freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed drywall by front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Barewood shelf for cash drawer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Storage of tools on shelf above or with food. Screwdriver on soda bag in box **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on license frame THIS MUST BE CORRECTED BY: July 17, 2014 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. No date marking **Warning**
07/16/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.brewed tea **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Wash solution not clean.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of ice machine
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
7/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Ice bucket **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on walk in cooler interior lock release broken. Easy to get locked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding ovens **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label worn off. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken patties **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Convection oven **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
4/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. flour in kitchen and raw chicken in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage above steam table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles - drive thru.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found by handwash sink. Observed 6 live roaches behind cardboard boxes by handwash sink in kitchen.
7/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. can of coke Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottles of cleaners stored by bag in box sodas
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. filter for ice machine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
1/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. container of sugar
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 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.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. employees bottled water
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
  • Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage. styrofoam container stord in sugar container
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • 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. by back door
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. sugar
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. (quaternary ammonium)
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on soda machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
5/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. biscuits mix in walkin cooler
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop in mashed potatoes
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. buildup of ice in walkin freezer
  • Wash solution not clean.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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.
12/15/2010Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonhandled containers stored in food storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unused opening in panel box unprotected. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date.
3/23/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.case of chicken on walk in cooler floor.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.lids broken and do not close and seal properly.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.under hand wash sink
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained.rear drive up lane
  • Critical. Observed circuit breaker taped open. For reporting purposes only.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.south side of building Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.bottom of rear door.
  • Violation: 36-12-1 Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout missing Between floir tiles Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Violation: 36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.south side of building Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.bottom of rear door.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout missing Between floir tiles Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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