CHICKEN KITCHEN USA

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); corn mix (48F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: Observed at the time of callback mashed potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); corn mix (45F - Cold Holding); corn (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) inside walk in cooler. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Time Extended

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at kitchen. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at kitchen. As per employee for more than 4 hrs. Employee discarded the product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled with mold like substance inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs inside cut Romain container at front counter. Employee placed tongs upwards. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (112F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per manager for approximately an hour. Manager placed product in kitchen for reheat. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle without label at storage shelves. Manager properly labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty over preparation area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee inside hot box at kitchen. Employee removed the coffee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under steam table. Manager discarded and replenished with new solution, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt inside plastic container without label on shelve over preparation table. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at triple sink.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep area, cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per manager was out for 45 minutes. Manager removed items and placed into walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink. Manager provided towels. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided manager with form to print manager printed and reviewed and sign with employees. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certifications without expiration dates. Manager wrote expiration dates on all certificates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in container of salt. Manager removed and discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling tiles soiled at front count prep area.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed used bottle of water stored on prep table at rear of kitchen.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at triple sink area.

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 in container of rice. Manager placed in correct position. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter reach in cooler .

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored in proper drying position. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Melissa Jahnsen CFM expired on 03/18/21. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Still observed. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no training for Melitza J. Jazmin M. Dimitri, David Ortega, Yamilka V. Maria A. and Angel A. Have been working more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: Still observed. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed balsamic tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); corn and bean salad (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding ) at 3:28pm. According to the manager, the food has been there for approximately 2 hours. Manager cover food during inspection. balsamic tomatoes (43F - Cold Holding); corn and bean salad (44F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding) at 3:56pm.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed veggie cutter soiled with food debris. Employee moved to dishwasher area to clean it. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cut tomatoes not date marked , stored in walk in cooler more than 24 hours. Manager date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of three compartment sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food cart blocked Hand Wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed at the time of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on prep area.