POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN OPERATED BY TICE

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed garbage bags and lid in the hand wash sink in back of kitchen, operator moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit, operator showed the kit has been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food manager and there is five employees.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook has no beard guard on.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under soda dispensers in the back corner of the kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three cases of chicken on the floor in the freezer, employee picked up and put on the shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dirty pan, operator replaced ice scoop and pan. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on clean lids and pans on the shelves in back of kitchen, operator pulled lids and pans. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on pans on the shelves in back of kitchen.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands begin food preparation, educated employee on handwashing, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with rings and bracelets on in food preparation area, preparing orders. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a couple of employees with no hair restraints, employees put on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on the fan blades in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed sink in the back storage area near 3-compartment sink the faucet is leaking.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in the mop sink not properly air drying.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the prep hand sink used to fill a pitcher. Operator removed the pitcher. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee handling food with a watch and bracelets on. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (178F - Hot Holding); Poultry (134F - Cooking); breast (128F), chicken breasts not reaching temperature in fryer at set times. Operator will check each piece before placing for sale and make sure chicken reaches 165F or hotter. Operator will call maintenance to check fryers. Operator redropped chicken. Operator reset timers two xtra minutes and chicken temped at 178F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over dish wash area with dust buildup.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with multiple rings boxing foods. Employee removed rings and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks with no beard guard.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed grout missing from floors in water wash area. Floors no longer easily cleanable.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator removed soiled dishes back to warewash area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink growth on drop guard inside ice machine. Manager had employee removed and clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with open foods with watch and rings with stones. Manager had all employees remove jewelry and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed white flour residue on cleaned dishes at clean dish storage. Manager sent all back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site