CHICKEN KITCHEN USA

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of corn located inside walk in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of perfume stored above food preparation table in back kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed clear spray bottle containing bleach with no label at the three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. Observed wall behind rice cooker soiled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small cup used as a scoop located inside bin of salt in back prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor near main cook line soiled. Operator broomed and mopped floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing task then changed gloves no handwashing in between.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Expired quaternary 09-16-2022 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Juan Zagarra, and Rebeca Acosta certificates expired on 07-25-2024.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of lime stored on floor inside walk in cooler.

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 touching rice inside container at preparation area.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed case of single service cups stored on floor by back exit door.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler near door. As per manager, walk in cooler door was opened for less than 30 minutes for restocking.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lemon slicer soiled with old food debris at storage shelf at ware washing area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dust near storage shelves across from walk in cooler. Observed wall soiled with food debris near rice cookers at preparation area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris underneath storage shelves at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed floor soiled with accumulated food debris underneath storage shelves at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at back exit door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole above oven at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: Observed hole above oven at preparation area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils not stored inverted near ware washing area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: Observed cooking utensils not stored inverted near ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near oven and rice cooker at preparation area. Observed floor soiled with accumulated grease behind grill at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-26: Observed wall soiled with food debris near oven and rice cooker at preparation area. Observed floor soiled with accumulated grease behind grill at front counter area. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of the inspection observed corn at 96 F - Hot Holding at front steam table across from cook line. Also observed brown rice at 125 F - Hot Holding in hot cabinet at cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen by the entrance door.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at hot holding cabinet in the front cook line area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above walk in cooler door.

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on the drain board of the triple sink.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of rice stored on floor in back prep room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelving soiled. Observed large food storage containers soiled with a mold like substance. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed stored on the floor.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the front line area.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall above the rice cookers soiled.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink Quaternary 400 plus ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute soiled at soda dispensing machine.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in stall in women and men's restroom.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At time of inspection, observed the door handle from walk in cooler soiled.

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

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the knife holder soiled.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service napkins stored on floor in kitchen.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.