Zephyrhills, Pasco County

R&J FRIED CHICKEN

5017 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Feb 16, 2024
City
Zephyrhills
County
Pasco
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Feb 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22650295

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22650294

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dish area and cooking area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended

Feb 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-04-4

Detail 22649426

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on box of to go lids in dry storage area of kitchen 23 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area of kitchen 9 rodent droppings in closet in kitchen 42 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 on window ledge inside kitchen next to window AC unit 9 rodent droppings inside cabinet or front counter 13 rodent droppings under hot holding unit at front counter 32 rodent droppings on floor under and around soda syrup station at front counter 6 rodent droppings on shelf under cash register Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: 36 rodent droppings under shelf at front counter 21 on bottom of drink station at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor behind can rack on prep table in dry storage area of kitchen 8 on shelf under AC unit in kitchen 6 under mop sink in kitchen 7 on floor in dining area Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Observed 15 rodent droppings on kitchen electrical boxes to the right of the cook line. Operator and employees removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22649427

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22649425

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dish area and cooking area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22645455

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on box of to go lids in dry storage area of kitchen 23 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area of kitchen 9 rodent droppings in closet in kitchen 42 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 on window ledge inside kitchen next to window AC unit 9 rodent droppings inside cabinet or front counter 13 rodent droppings under hot holding unit at front counter 32 rodent droppings on floor under and around soda syrup station at front counter 6 rodent droppings on shelf under cash register Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: 36 rodent droppings under shelf at front counter 21 on bottom of drink station at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor behind can rack on prep table in dry storage area of kitchen 8 on shelf under AC unit in kitchen 6 under mop sink in kitchen 7 on floor in dining area Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22645451

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22645453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 22645454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dish area and cooking area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22645452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment and throughout the kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 22638871

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling money then put gloves on to put food in Togo box without washing hands Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 22638884

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw chicken then took gloves off and handled cooked chicken without washing hands Warning

22-48-5

Detail 22638872

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach they are using is a household bleach, not for food contact surfaces or dishes Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22638876

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on box of to go lids in dry storage area of kitchen 23 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area of kitchen 9 rodent droppings in closet in kitchen 42 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 on window ledge inside kitchen next to window AC unit 9 rodent droppings inside cabinet or front counter 13 rodent droppings under hot holding unit at front counter 32 rodent droppings on floor under and around soda syrup station at front counter 6 rodent droppings on shelf under cash register Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22638881

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22638878

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22638874

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Live baby rodent on glue trap on floor in dry storage Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22638880

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area of kitchen Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22638882

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 9 ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22638883

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 holes in wall in office area going into kitchen Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22638879

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in dry storage area Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22638875

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 22638873

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dish area and cooking area Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22638877

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment and throughout the kitchen Warning

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

22-48-5

Detail 22447580

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed Klinco Bleach designed for general cleaning and laundry. Does not specify for food contact surfaces. Employee went and got approved chlorine Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 22447581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying by reach in freezers in kitchen discussed getting pest control out and eliminating all vermin Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

35A-09-4

Detail 22447577

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 25 ants on floor by cook line. Employee eradicated the ants and cleaned area Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22447575

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. Emailed handout to operator Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22447579

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

23-24-4

Detail 22447576

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door and handle soiled

35A-03-4

Detail 22447578

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on-floor by hot line 1 dead roach on floor by dish area. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22447573

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sagging walk in cooler ceiling

36-62-4

Detail 22447574

Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen by storage

51-18-6

Detail 22447582

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22035757

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies at the back door.

22-02-4

Detail 22035758

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the potato cutter with debris in the machine. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22035756

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

11-26-1

Detail 22035759

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.

22-20-5

Detail 22035755

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

13-03-4

Detail 22035761

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager and employee did not have hair nets but put them on when I arrived. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22035760

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in the kitchen.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21745376

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a door screen blocking the hand sink Corrected -observed employee close door screen Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 21745377

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in manager office Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 21745378

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice machine Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 20894536

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper hand drying towels not dispensing from the dispenser at the kitchen hand washing sink. No other hand drying supply is available at that sink. Paper towel dispenser reloaded during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-4

Detail 20563975

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gasket loose on the walk-in refrigerator door

33-19-4

Detail 20563973

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed build up of trash on the ground behind the dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 20563974

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpster lids open. Operator closed the lids. Corrected On-Site