Lindys Chicken #3, 1231 E Lafayette, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LINDYS CHICKEN #3
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1231 E Lafayette, Tallahassee, FL 32301-4518
License #: 4700764
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and phone.
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Stockroom.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior of warmer.
  • Intermediate - Mixer stained/soiled.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Vegetable cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Walkin cooler.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On door from kitchen to front line.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Standing chicken blood.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fry basket.
  • Intermediate - Flour tub soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Gizzard scoop.
  • Intermediate - Interior of warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On line equipment in kitchen.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station.
  • 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.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys and phone.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old pieces of chicken, paper and towels.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Cup in Mac noodles.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Comet on cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Fry basket.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and Mac salad.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Breading tub.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on kitchen handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser in kitchen.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser in kitchen.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense macaroni salad.
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Multiple smoked Cigarettes by electrical box in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in chicken walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice machine.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage ICEE in freezer with food to be served to customers.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. Foam cups.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Carrots and celery.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with condiments frontline under counter.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled under frontline counter.
5/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/21/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator by alto sham.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed cooking on floor in storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed grease accumulated under fryers.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cole slaw on shelf in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth on prep table by fryer not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-15-1 Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach cooler doors.
  • Violation: 23-07-1 Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in doors.
  • Violation: 42-03-1 Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by :10/23/12.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/23/12.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Box of salad dressing on floor in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Stove top
  • Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up. Walk in doors.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Scrub pad in sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Macaroni salad, cole slaw, chicken salad. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Reach cooler doors.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen walls throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTERS AND FLOOR FRONT LINE.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on stove top.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in non-food grade box. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. HALLWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN IN PREP TABLE AT 53 F
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.CHICKEN AT 44 F Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER ALL PREP COUNTERS
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bucket.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/2/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. bottom of reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. on white deflector plate.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the three-compartment sink. NO SANITIZE.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. buckets of chicken; walk-in cooler.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. under/behind stove top.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Amana at front counter.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. beans; walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. spigot adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle broken
  • Critical - Violation: 22-25-1 Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed holding cabinet encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-27-1 Observed oven encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on fryers.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Violation: 31-08-1 Hand sink missing in sandwich making area.
6/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in sandwich making area.
  • 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. Brian and Myeshis need to update training.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed case of oil stored on floor.
  • Observed cup to dispense beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food prepation and failed to wash hands before doning gloves.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed holding cabinet encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. handle broken
  • Critical - Observed oven encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at 67 Degrees for 2 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. maccaroni salad
4/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name; sugar.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor; boxes of fry oil in storage area.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure does not require identified employees to receive profesional hygiene training prior to any food handling activity.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; front counter prep area.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a proper manner; cup with no handle being used as a scoop in bulk contaiiner of sugar.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; henny penny handle broken.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; front counter.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; reach in freezer door handles.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored; clean knives in dirty green bucket.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored; ice scoops on top of machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb; right of 3 compartment sink, hose is connected.
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in kitchen; seem to be coming from the walk in cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; walk in cooler floor is buckled and bulging, liquid comes up from holes in the floor when applying pressure (like stepping) to other parts. This is the raw chicken cooler.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor; walk in cooler #2.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing liquid; walk in cooler.
  • Ceiling tile missing.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food chicken cold held at 46 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food noodles cold held at 46 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food potato salad cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Frontline reachin.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue on storage containers. Flour container.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under steam table.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, walkin cooler door will only open from outside . For reporting purposes only.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food potato salad cold held at 46 greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Service unit.
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in flour containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer table.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf under steam table.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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