Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits, 1713 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1713 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
License #: 5200561
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense ice in drive thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice machine, and ice bin in drive thru not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Sanitizer in three-compartment less than 200 ppm. Out of sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
5/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - BIB drink syrup stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. FLOUR. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water filters to ice machine have not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 12/6/12.
7/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in outside dry storage area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. RICE.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Rice 65? in WALKIN cooler voluntary destroyed by mgr.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitize Water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bib in dumpster area, and south back side of restaurant.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Crawfish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee washed hands, then turned off faucet handles without using paper towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken batter and margarine stored on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside faucet by dumpster.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions including the big 5 . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed flour scoop caked with old food/encrusted material on it .
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Flour container soiled inside .
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Used to dump ice and beverages . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Drive through window .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked with empty boxes .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To go cups at drive through window not protected .
1/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice port of the soda machine .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink hose is leaking .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by outside back entrance .
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/2/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paint brush stored inside front hand sink .
  • Critical - Hot water supply not maintained at 100 F at the front hand sink .
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 7/26/11.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. NO PROOF . This violation must be corrected by : 7/26/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on prep table .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dirty kitchen floor due to construction traffic .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen area .
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Foam cups on kitchen floor .
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice port of self serve soda machine .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered/chicken inside the walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected /back exit door open and attracting flies .
5/26/2011Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice port of self serve soda machine .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 2 dead roaches inside outside storage . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observedone dead roach in light fixture in prep room . Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Storage area .
12/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Chicken stored on the floor of walk in freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin by the drive through window .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup the ice port of self serve soda machine .
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom .
7/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 12A-08-1 Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. One on hand not reviewed annually . Last reviewed 10/08 .
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y splitter on hose bibb at the mop sink .
1/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Fried chicken inside the walk in cooler not date marked .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Foam cup used to scoop salt . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed scoop buried in flour . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris inside the reach in freezer .
  • Observed clean scoop stored on dirty surface by the ice machine .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of to go cups/lids stored on storage room floor .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Y splitter on hose bibb at the mop sink .
  • Critical. Observed 4 dead roaches below the syrup shelf . This violation must be corrected by : 1/12/10.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor below the syrups .
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only. For microwave oven .
1/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered bag of breading in kitchen area .
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cup with no handle used to scoop sugar .
  • Critical. Observed scoop buried in flour .
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Delfield reach in cooler .
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed back exit obstructed by cardboard boxes and cleaning bucket . Corrected On Site.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/11/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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