Chick-Fil-A Oaks Mall Degrades its Sanitary Rating

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chicken wrap in walk-in cooler on shelf above food for public. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen, noted as not working. Drain is visibly disconnected.

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy 67 in tube. Box states dairy must be refuge rated after. Tube not cut at angle to allow proper draining. Chicken 49. Cut kale 50. Chicken salad 49. Discarded chicken salad, chicken, and cut kale. No other time-temperature control for safety food stored in unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. On underside of nozzle at level.

Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at broken hand wash sink with drain problems. Turned back on. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Training in computer system not readily available for some employees. One available on computer, but could not show all.

Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. (Hood filters over the fryers for chicken)

Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. (Under shelves in the dry storage area next to the walk-in cooler. Floor along wall behind the ice machine)

Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust or debris.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (Missing at hand wash sink next to ice machine - manager posted a hand wash sign) **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (Torn gasket on unit next to the swinging door on the front line)

Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry good shelf near the office, motorcycle helmet stored over single serve items. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Spray bottle of super cleaner stored over the bulk oil on the fry cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.Large mixer by the office has accumulation on the mixer attachment area.ALSO, the area directly behind the bulk milk tubes, has accumulation of food splatter.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler under prep counter

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Spray bottle with chemical/toxic substance stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Spray bottles hanging on cart with wraps **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Cans of stainless steel polish **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

No Violations Were Observed

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

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

Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Chicken reachin

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach in cooler.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front line. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

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

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On clean dish rack.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Fry area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front handsink. **Repeat Violation**

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Degreaser on clean dish shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Fry area.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 49, cheeses 49, make line reachin cooler. chicken discarded. cheese moved to another reachin.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. makeline reachin cooler at 46-50. cheeses moved to another unit.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. make line reachin Corrected On Site.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shake mix 54 in front reachin Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. front reachin at 55 degrees. Repeat Violation.

Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. using triple sink for food prep and ware washing at the same time Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor.oil jug Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lemon fork Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between changing gloves

Critical - Observed beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. chicken reACHIN COOLER

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.none chicken station

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 7 trays of chicken cooked yesterday at 53. discARDED. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin on rear cookline at 53. small silver reachin at front counter iced up & at 63. phfs were removed from both units.Corrected On Site.

Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food stored on floor. lemons Corrected On Site.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.

Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.

Critical - License expired more than 30 days, but not more than 60 days, after expiration date. owes $50.00 late fee

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 44 Degrees F in reach-in, and walk-in coolers.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk-In & Reach-In Coolers. Have coolers checked IMMEDIATELY.

Critical - Observed season coater stored on floor.

Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.

Observed employee with no hair restraint.

Critical - Observed soiled water/dressing reach-in cooler gasket.

Critical - Observed a mold-like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed mold-like substance on back wall of ice bin in front counter area.

Observed cups stored on floor in front counter area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed sanitize solution stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed sanitizing solution in spray bottle exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution in bucket.

Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.

Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. ice cream spoons

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Beverage system

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Backflow prevention devices missing at hose bibb. "Y" Connection on mop sink.

Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.

In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs hooked on equipment handles.

Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture. Rear handwash sink.

Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. mold-like buildup

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Chicken prep area

Critical - Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only. Front counter area. Blocked with small cooler.