Clearwater, Pinellas County

FRENCHY'S TO GO

26145 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33763

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Nov 16, 2023
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Closed
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 16, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22452428

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sour cream taco mix 46 F in top section of cooler - manager placed on ice and moved to below area of cooler recheck 39 F Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22452422

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep room near ice machine - manager placed soap in dispenser Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22452426

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in food prep room near ice machine - manager discarded cleaner Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22452424

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine - manager wiped down top area of drop plate Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 22452425

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash in walk in freezer - manager dried shelf and relocated covered food Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 22452427

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. - not working

08B-12-5

Detail 22452423

Basic - Stored food ( seafood) not covered in walk in freezer -employee placed covers on food Corrected On-Site

Oct 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22394903

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 52f, diced tomatoes 54f, sliced tomatoes 58f, all in reach in cooler. Beer batter 60f, milk wash 58f, breading station. Product put in walk in freezer for quick chill. Batter and milk wash put in ice bath for quick chill. All items now at 40-43f, Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 22394900

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over soda boxes. Item moved. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22394901

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

16-21-4

Detail 22394898

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-34-5

Detail 22394899

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

38-01-4

Detail 22394902

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dish area.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21856225

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cheddar cheese 47 F - employee moved cheese to freezer for quick chill down and replaced pan to a deeper size for lower food temperatures - recheck 33 F , 38 F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21856224

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in storage area

08B-12-5

Detail 21856226

Basic - Stored food ( chicken and seafood ) not covered in walk in freezer - employee covered food Corrected On-Site

Aug 17, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21281592

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener at cook line area -employee cleaned an opener Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21281591

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned oven Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21242144

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 59 F - manager put cheese on ice then moved to walk in freezer - cut cabbage at front drive thru area in a double panned container - manager voluntarily discarded cut cabbage Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21242139

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener at cook line area -employee cleaned an opener Corrected On-Site

31A-04-4

Detail 21242143

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed by back door

41-17-4

Detail 21242142

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in front drive thru area - manger labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21242145

Basic - Food ( seafood mix) stored on floor in walk in cooler - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21242141

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned oven Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21242140

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in walk in freezer - manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21242138

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line next to reach in freezer Repeat Violation

May 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 21068112

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21068113

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cart in front of hand wash sink in near walk in cooler in dry storage building - bucket in hand wash sink in dish washing area - discussed with manager that there must be accessibility of hand wash sinks at all times - bucket removed from hand wash sink , cart relocated Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 21068117

Basic - -Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dish washing area

36-36-4

Detail 21068114

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dish washing area

08B-49-4

Detail 21068111

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in freezer - manager discarded food Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21068122

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and chargers on shelf next to food in food prep area - employee items removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21068110

Basic - Food ( buckets of pickles) stored on floor.in walk in cooler - bags of salt on floor in walk in freezer - manager relocated food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21068119

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21068115

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21068118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled gaskets at cook line

25-05-4

Detail 21068116

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.boxes of to go containers on floor in storage building - manager relocated boxes Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21068121

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite grill - employee cleaned water from interior of cooler Corrective Action Taken

21-08-4

Detail 21068120

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary in front line area - solution changed - recheck 200 ppm quaternary Corrected On-Site

Jan 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 20793064

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee walked to the cook line from dish area, placed on gloves and starts to cook food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing and gloves changing procedures.

08A-05-6

Detail 20793067

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20793066

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked by stacked buckets next to dish machine. Observed sanitizing buckets stored in handwash sink by back door. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20793060

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 20793065

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sweaters stored over food on food storage shelf at front service counter. Operator moved sweaters to office.

08B-38-4

Detail 20793062

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickle on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20793061

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-38-4

Detail 20793063

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At front service counter. Operator double bucketed. Corrected On-Site