Chick-Fil-A Of Westdale Mall, 2600 Edgewood Rd Sw #462, Cedar Rapids, IA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHICK-FIL-A OF WESTDALE MALL
Type: Restaurant without liquor
Sub type: Full Service
Address: 2600 Edgewood Rd Sw #462, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Owner and phone: CHICK-FIL-A, INC
319-396-1272

Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: 5/14/2010

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***
2.8
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
**
2.0
Price:
*****
5.0
Ambience:
**
2.0
Cleanliness:
****
4.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • Personnel
    • Proper handwashing (Engaging in activities that contaminate the hands 2-301.14(I), p 42)
      Glove change does not replace hand washing. Employees were observed engaging in activities that contaminate hands (rubbing face or body, cleaning), then replacing gloves without washing hands. An employee was observed rinsing hands under water for less than 15 seconds without using soap and then putting on gloves and handling ready-to-eat food.
    • Hair restraints/clean clothes (Hair restraint effectiveness 2-402.11, p 46)
      All employees handling food were not wearing hair restraints. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair nets, or visors.
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
      Some of the food in the walk-in freezer is stored on shelves that touch the floor. Items must be stored at least six inches off the floor. REPEAT VIOLATION
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
      Handwashing sink in back (next to warewashing sink) does not have a sign posted telling food employees they must wash their hands. All handwashing sinks used by food employees must have a sign.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch 4-601.11, p 129)
      1) The scoop in the 5-gallon bucket of pickles under the front counter has no handle scoop is upside down in bucket. Provide handle with scoop and ensure that handle is stored handle up and out of product. 2) The walk-in freezer has food and ice buildup and needs to be cleaned more frequently. The chicken breading station has food buildup and needs to be cleaned more frequently.
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Lights not shielded 6-202.11, p 168)
      The light in the walk-in freezer is not shielded and needs replaced. All lights in food contact areas need to be shielded to prevent breaking and contamination.
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Chemical sanitizers: Food-Contact Surfaces (40CFR180.940) 7-204.11, pg 184)
      The sanitizer in the warewashing sink was 200 ppm of chlorine. Chlorine sanitizer needs to be maintained at 50 to 100 ppm. CORRECTED
    • License posted/maintained (Most recent inspection report not posted IAC 481-30.3(3))
      1) The license for the facility expired on May 8, 2010. However, an application for a renewal is in file. Post new license in place visible by public when receive. 2) Most recent inspection report is not posted. This report needs to be posted in a place visible to the public.
5/14/2010Routine
  • Personnel
    • Good hygienic practices (Eating, drinking or using tobacco 2-401.11, p 45)
      Open employee beverage on the ice machine. All employee beverages need to be in containers with lids to prevent mouth to hand contamination.
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
      Some food in the walkin freezer is stored too close to the floor. Need to raise shelves as needed so all food is stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
    • Labeling (Food not properly labeled 3-602.11, p 93 IAC 481-31.5)
      Self service brownies at the counter need to be labeled with ingredients or a sign needs to be posted saying ingredients are available upon request.
    • Cross-Contamination Protection (Inadequate protection from cross-contamination 3-302.11, p 61)
      Raw beef was stored over orange juice in the reach in refrigerator. All raw meat needs to be stored in such a way to prevent contamination of ready to eat foods. Meat belonged to an employee and was removed during the inspection. Corrected.
  • Warewashing
    • Manual washing/sanitizing (Inadequate sanitation of food contact surfaces/utensils 4-702.11, p 137)
      No sanitizer was detected in the rag bucket at the front counter service area. Need to maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-100 ppm in the rag bucket.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Food contact surfaces (Food contact surfaces not clean to sight or touch 4-601.11, p 129)
      The scoop in the bulk sugar container is stored with the handle in the product. Store with the handle up and out of the product. The outside of the bulk sugar container is dirty and needs to be cleaned. The floor and doors of the Traulsen refrigerator and the floor of the refrigerator holding chicken broth have buildup and need to be cleaned. The top of the gasket on the ice machine has dried food and debris buildup and needs to be cleaned.
    • Food contact surfaces (In-use utensils, between use storage 3-304.12, p 65)
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Wiping cloths, in sanitizing solution, used one purpose 3-304.14, p 66)
      Wet wiping rags are lying on the counter in the kitchen and in the front service area. Need to hold wiping rags in a bucket of sanitizer water between uses. Sanitizer bucket was setting on the floor. This bucket needs to be held off the floor.
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
    • Ventilation (Ventilation system, air ducts, filters not kept clean 6-501.14, p 177)
      The vent fans in both restrooms have dusty buildup and need to be cleaned.
  • Other Operations
    • License posted/maintained (Most recent inspection report not posted IAC 481-30.3(3))
      The most recent inspection report needs to be posted where the public can view it.
8/12/2009Routine
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Misc. sources of contamination 3-307.11, p 72)
      Covers on ice bins in front service area still need to be provided. Manager is working on a solution. Has contacted Star Supply. Recommend checking for manufacturer label on ice bin. Contact manufacturer by internet or call and order replacement lids. If not able to find manufacturer, may want to contact a sheet metal contractor to have lids made to order. Please provide covers in the next 90 days.
2/20/2009Re-Check
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
      1) Several boxes of frozen food stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Need to provide more shelving for storage in freezer to keep boxes off floor. Suggested using inverted milk crates for storage on last inspection. 2) Need to provide covers on ice bins in front service area in the next 3 months.
  • Warewashing
    • Adequate warewashing facilities (No test kit for checking concentration of sanitizer 4-302.14, p 120)
      No test kit for checking concentration of bleach sanitizer. Manager reports he has ordered test strips.
  • Plumbing/Water/Sewage
    • Handwashing facilities (Handwashing signs not posted 6-301.14, pg 173)
      Post "Employees Must Wash Hands" sign at handsinks. Signs gi ven to post.
    • Plumbing: installed/maintained (Plumbing maintained in good repair 5-205.15, p 153)
      Repair or clear drain under ice bin at far end of front service area.
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to food: cleanable, nonabsorbent 4-101.19, p 104)
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Materials characteristics for floors, walls, & ceilings 6-101.11, p 165)
      Missing areas of tile flooring in front service area and back kitchen have yet to be installed. Manager reports that new tile will be installed this week-end.
  • Other Operations
    • Handling/storage/labeling of toxic items (Chemical sanitizers: Food-Contact Surfaces (40CFR180.940) 7-204.11, pg 184)
      Sanitizing bucket is in excess of required concentration. Need to keep bleach sanitizer between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizing handout given with correct measurements for adding bleach. Need to have employees monitor concentration with test strips to keep at required level.
    • Inside physical facilities designed/maintained (Physical facilities not kept clean, cleaning done to minimize exposure to food 6-501.12, p 176)
      1) Floors are soiled and have debris build-up, especially under equipment in back kitchen. 2) Lights above front service counter have build-up of dust.
1/16/2009Re-Check
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/29/2008Complaint
  • Food Source/Handling
    • Food Protection (Storage, clean, off-the-floor 3-305.11, p 68)
  • Facility/Equipment Requirements
    • Non-food contact surfaces (Nonfood-contact surfaces exposed to food: cleanable, nonabsorbent 4-101.19, p 104)
    • Walls, floors, ceiling, lighting (Floors, walls, ceilings installed, are not easily cleanable 6-201.11, p 166)
      Several broken tiles noted in front of breading prep center. Employees report that the tiles warped and came loose a few days ago for no apparent reason. A large piece of cardboard box is covering the area until new tiles and grout can be installed. A contractor is scheduled to repair the tiles this afternoon.
3/21/2008Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 5/7/2007Routine

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Added on Jul 3, 2018 1:37 PM
Food:
***
Service:
**
Price:
*****
Ambience:
**
Cleanliness:
****
Very disappointed in service and food here. I have been to many in the past and they are all friendly and responsive, but today they must have all had a bad day. Grumbles, negative talk, no smiles, no "Absolutely!"'s
Would you recommend CHICK-FIL-A OF WESTDALE MALL to others? No
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