Sebring, Highlands County

POPEYES 12370

2709 S US HWY 27, Sebring, FL 33872

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Nov 29, 2023
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

13-05-4

Detail 22473028

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed cook with long nails touch single service items without gloves.

36-37-5

Detail 22473031

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in walk-in freezer peeling and flaking off.

36-34-5

Detail 22473029

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on condenser in walk-in cooler have dust buildup.

13-04-4

Detail 22473030

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee boxing open foods with no beard guard.

36-73-4

Detail 22473027

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old raw chicken debris in deep grout lines at back prep/ warewash area. Foul odor in this area.

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-11-5

Detail 22171481

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Employee states chicken breading baskets on contract with raw chicken and breading materials washed at end of 6 hour shift. not washed rinsed and sanitized and air dried every 4 hours.

11-27-4

Detail 22171482

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 via email. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22171478

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor wet and food debris on floor at 3 bay sink and chicken prep areas. Foul odor on area. Observed old spilled foods and food debris on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22171479

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout via email. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22171480

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of old food debris all over dustpan at corner storage area.

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21606682

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. Provided handout at inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21606684

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed green substance on interior of ice chute at dining area. Manager put on cleaning list for tonight. Corrective Action Taken

24-06-4

Detail 21606683

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean utensils stored in dirty pan at clean dish storage. Operator removed all to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03D-01-5

Detail 21308221

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed rice in large pan cooling in walk-in ice under pan temperature of rice at 100F after 2 hours cooling. Advised manager to create valley in rice replenish ice on bottom and place in walk-in freezer to quickly cool to 70 F within 30 minutes. after 30 minutes in freezer food found at 78F manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 21308220

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Manager states her method is to put ice under pan and leave on counter for 2 hours then place in walk-in cooler. No temperature checks.

24-08-4

Detail 21308222

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21107000

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in cooking area at inspection. Manager removed all and sanitized areas affected during inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21106995

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed batter mixes on cookline not at 41F . fillet mix (51F - Cold Holding); chicken batter (45F - Cold Holding). Foods were on line at 1030am must be discarded if not used by230pmManager states they use Time but no time markings or procedures were available. Gave operator the forms for Time as a Public Health control. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21106993

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21106998

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed premixed water at handsink not reaching 100F after 3 or 4 minutes? Manager adjusted premixed to allow washing of hands in required temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21106999

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Manager restocked dishes to promote air circulation. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21106996

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed water standing in walk-in cooler was informed that a drain had backed up over night and cooler had not yet been cleaned. Manager had employee squeegee and mop and sanitize the affected areas, completed during inspection. Floor drain had been cleaned before opening establishment and was no longer backing up.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21106994

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on pan on top of ice machine with dusty debris on pan surface. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21106997

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop buried in food at dry rice bulk storage bin. Manager placed handle up. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20985802

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken thawing in sink at back prep at Poultry (50F - Cold Holding). Manager states chicken placed on sink with water running 2 hours before. Chicken was devised into metal containers and placed in freezer to bring to 41F quickly. After reachin 41F throughout the product it will be placed in cooler to maintain 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20985803

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black residue on drink dispenser above nozzles.

53B-13-5

Detail 20985805

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12B-01-4

Detail 20985801

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed PIC drinking from open drink on front prep counter while bagging food. PIC discarded cup and washed hands. Explained necessity of cup with lid and straw, Not kept on work surface. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 20985804

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on dusty pan on top of ice machine. Manager sent scoop through dish wash and replaced pan with clean. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20985806

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop in food at bulk storage container. Placed handle up. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20985800

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20985807

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.PIC inverted mop Corrected On-Site