Wauchula, Hardee County

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN # 71

899 S 6 AVE, Wauchula, FL 33873

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jun 12, 2024
City
Wauchula
County
Hardee
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-51-4

Detail 22924044

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22924045

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22924046

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Time Extended

Mar 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22727031

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by manager desk. Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22727029

Intermediate - Handwash sink at manager desk not operational due to large rusted hole in faucet. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22727024

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not access individual training. Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 22727020

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in reach in freezer, individually packaged no date mark. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22727030

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at back area. Operator repaired. Corrected On-Site Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22727025

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors, female bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

36-51-4

Detail 22727023

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair: lid on ice machine broken at corner. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22727028

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair: in customer area with water dripping.. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22727021

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in walk in cooler, and on walk in cooler fan case. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22727027

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 22727026

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22727033

Basic - Faucet at handwashing sink sprays water. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 22727032

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Drive through window not automatically closed. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 22727022

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in dry storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 22644339

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (119F - Hot Holding); at front line operator stirred and placed lid on item to promoate even heating throughout product. Corrective Action Taken

13-05-4

Detail 22644336

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed manager working window handling single service items , cups, straws, and handling condiments with long painted fingernails. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22644335

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed two new employees hired within a week with no proof of reporting responsibilities. Operator had employees sign and date forms.

22-20-5

Detail 22644340

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop guard with black debris and interior of door mechanism with white and grey crusty debris.

32-04-4

Detail 22644337

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed women restroom door does not fully self close.

36-34-5

Detail 22644343

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles on dinning area.

13-04-4

Detail 22644341

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook working with open foods with no beard guard. Cook added guard. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22644338

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout.

22-08-4

Detail 22644342

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with old crusty food debris.

Nov 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

05-05-4

Detail 22453913

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in walk-in cooler reading 29F and foods and air temperature at 38F.

13-05-4

Detail 22453914

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long nails with stone encrusted serving foods out window touching single service cups and straws and napkins. Plating food items at front counter. Manager had all employees to wash hands and add gloves.

11-27-4

Detail 22453916

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided via email at inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22453912

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed old food debris on walk-in door handle.

13-07-4

Detail 22453917

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple bracelets serving foods into boxes at front counter. Manager redirected employee to remove all and wash hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

23-01-4

Detail 22453915

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed exterior of ice machine with old white soil splatter across exterior surfaces.

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-02-4

Detail 22235070

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed cook go outside to retrieve paper towels then return to line and touch cookline equipment without washing hands. Manager corrected the employee who washed hands then returned to the line. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22235078

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed before the splitter at mopsink.

11-27-4

Detail 22235073

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22235079

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed self service drink dispenser at dining area with grey growth on surfaces around the nozzles. Operator had employee clean and sanitize during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22235072

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 22235075

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handsink at back near ice machine. Manager added paper towels to area. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22235077

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and other debris lodged in crevices between tiles on floor throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22235074

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed large gaps of missing tiles and old water and food debris in re eased areas.Tile grout missing and receded throughout establishment. Floors no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 22235071

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at entrance from dining area to kitchen beside door. Large hole in wall.

51-13-4

Detail 22235076

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 22235069

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe to steam table leaking on to floor under counter at front line.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 21597343

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior drop guard with some slime ,exterior door closure area with old water scale and debris. Manager had ice machine cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21597344

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage and ceiling leaks in dining area. Dining room currently closed Neil repair can be made. Work order in waiting for roofers to get to them. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21597338

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed metal housing on condenser in walk-in cooler degraded with metal flaking off and grey dust/ mold like substance adhering to surface. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21597339

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed water and debris in tile grout lines and old food. With foul odor. Repeat Violation

36-12-4

Detail 21597341

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tile grout lines receded and floor no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21597342

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager had employee clean. Corrective Action Taken

16-05-4

Detail 21597340

Basic - Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Manager dropped water and refilled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-05-4

Detail 21324391

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager placed roll of paper towels at location. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21324394

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed old buildup on interior of ice machine door.

23-24-4

Detail 21324393

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Plan in place to deep clean. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21324389

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to two tiles outside women bathroom. Ceiling in woman's restroom leaks when it rains. Roof has been assessed. Patched temporarily and work order is on place for new roof. Bathroom is functional but has been closed due to leaking roof. Dining area is closed. This location does take out only. Mens restroom fully functional with no ceiling leaks.

36-73-4

Detail 21324392

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Bathroom floor in woman's bathroom. Manager instructed employee to clean and sanitize floors under cookline with old grease. Corrected On-Site

36-12-4

Detail 21324390

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout receded and heavy grease and food debris in grout lines. Mama germ has plan in place to deep clean on Sunday.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

31B-05-4

Detail 21295303

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at 3 bay handsink.

14-01-5

Detail 21295302

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed food container with no handle used to scoop ice and stored within the ice of the ice machine. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

36-51-4

Detail 21295295

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed compressor in walk-in cooler with aluminum corrosion to point of pieces flaking off and causing possible contamination. Observed water and mold like substance within the corroded metal.

23-24-4

Detail 21295307

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 21295298

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

28-02-4

Detail 21295304

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed water from ice machine draining on to floor. Waste hose not connected. Manager has work order in place to correct. Corrective Action Taken

36-27-5

Detail 21295305

Basic - Door of walk-in cooler soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

29-18-4

Detail 21295299

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover not in place in walk-in cooler. Drain open. Manager has work order in place to correct. Corrective Action Taken

36-22-4

Detail 21295297

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water standing in broken tile areas of floor. Manager had employee sweep water and mop. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21295306

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dirt and food debris in flour grout lines and on floor tiles surfaces at back kitchen and cookline. Observed grease buildup under equipment.

36-12-4

Detail 21295296

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout receded or missing large gaps in surface.water and food accumulated in grout lines and missing tile work.

10-12-5

Detail 21295294

Basic - In-use ice buckets stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice buckets stored n dirty pans on top of ice machine. Manager sent through dishwash Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21295301

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

21-11-4

Detail 21295300

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

23-24-4

Detail 21072973

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

29-18-4

Detail 21072975

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at drain in walk-in cooler.

14-11-4

Detail 21072978

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal of condenser is deteriorating and flking off. Observed pieces hanging down over closed boxes of foods. Manager moved foods. Observed condenser drain leaking and forming ice and dripping on to closed boxes of chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken from below drip and discarded paper boxes. Chicken had two more layers of protection and no direct contact of drank water with food was observed.. Manager placed on protected area. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21072977

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on grout lines and floor drains.

36-17-5

Detail 21072974

Basic - Floor tile grout missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout lines receded so as to make the floors no longer easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21072976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black substance adhering to surface at reach in coolers.

Mar 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 20898578

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 20898580

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Manager had employee clean area. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20898582

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the dining area. Dining area currently not in use. Take out only. Manager states the ceiling is scheduled to be replaced before dining room opens. Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 20898579

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

36-73-4

Detail 20898584

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food trapped in grout lines on floor, drain covers dirty.

36-12-4

Detail 20898581

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Tiles missing and broken, grout lines receded and not easily cleanable throughout kitchen.

10-08-5

Detail 20898583

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager corrected by placing on the scoop holder. Corrected On-Site

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-16-4

Detail 20636387

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the Food Allergen Awareness sheet.

22-20-5

Detail 20636384

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20636386

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing letters on the verbiage at women's restroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 20636385

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site