Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits#119 Improves its Sanitary Rating
Merritt Island, FL 32952
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Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior edges on warmer at front counter
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Interior of walk in cooler. Manager states he removed to do a deep clean and is planning to reorder
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on drying rack **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor of walk in cooler
Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Kitchen corner near breading station
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Large amount on floor and shelving. Manager states he has a work order in place
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Moderate buildup
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink area **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On metal pans on drying rack **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal pans on drying rack **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Front counter lowboy cooler
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups at front counter observed overstocked and have food debris on rims
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet under triple sink and prep table where black hose is attached
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. Shredded lettuce mark to be discarded at end of day. Manager states that it was mislabeled and should be marked for discard after 6 hours per Popeyes standards. Lettuce was found at 55°. Manager states placed out at 11 am. Corrected with proper time. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Front counter observed spray bottle glass cleaner next to lids **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. Light amount on dining room machine
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Training log does not list hire date or date of training and expiration
Basic - Cases of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink at the batter station **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone on prep table.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Grime on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Chicken batter station
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice container that stores blackened seasoning.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Letters used for outside menu board used as a food grade scraper.
High Priority - Raw poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Batter station c.h 46° 50° raw chicken. Cook states out of cooler for 10 minutes. Recommend to rapid chill to 41° manager placed in the freezer. Checked temperatures again towards the end of the inspection found 41° **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.prep cooked touched trash can then went to marinate raw chicken. Manager had him remove gloves and wash hands.. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler handle **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in several areas throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour and shortening
High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 51 from yesterday.
High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Rice 51° from yesterday.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot apple pies 121°
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soaps above bags of flour and paper goods.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice in walk in cooler
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Needs regrouted throughout. **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Near chicken prep area.
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing in several areas throughout kitchen and dish area.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of batter **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice in walk in cooler
Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Bag of food on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Floor tiles need regrouped throughout. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Green beans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Floor tiles need regrouted on cookline.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Rice
Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above office
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dry storage by ice machine.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - Several small Holes in walls throughout.
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt bucket in biscuit area
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Heavy Grease and food accumulated under cooking equipment.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Walkin cooler **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt bucket in biscuit area
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Unsmoked cigarette laying on can of jalapeno peppers **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Heavy Grease and food accumulated under cooking equipment.
Basic - Hole in wall. Under hand wash sink on front line
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live under frying station on cookline, 3 in sink area, 3 came out from gap in wall paneling also in sink area
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Walkin cooler **Repeat Violation**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Beans and rice 135f **Corrected On-Site**
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. switch plate on the cooler door is missing
Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Trash can is dirty
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelets on line cook
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Water frozen to bottom of freezer , small cooler
Basic - Hole in wall. Dry storage
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Sleeves on site
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. one live
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live Ant noted by sugar
Intermediate - Plant food cooked for hot holding not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 117f reheated to 170f
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.line
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout worn **Repeat Violation**
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.batter 57f on line. If not phf provide documentation. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.cook
Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.nail polish on drive thru getting drinks
Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed reuse of single-service articles.old box under filter machine
Floors not constructed easily cleanable.grout worn down
Observed personal care item stored with food. helmet on number ten cans of jalepenos
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.french fries 107F h.h manager discarded
Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.bracelett
Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.BEFORE APPLING GLOVES Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Critical - Observed interior of microwave moderately soiled.
Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Critical - Observed bun toaster heavily souled with food debree
Observed heavy build-up of food debris on shelves under prep tables
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR?#ontracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.never was told how to test sanitizer for 3 bay sink.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair;peeling paint on exterior of drip pan on refrigeration unit in walk-in cooler.
Critical - Establishment drainage system not designed and installed properly.Observed standing water at least sixes deep in parking lot from washing down exterior pad behind building.
Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached at outside mop sink .
Observed attached equipment soiled with moderate accumulated dust on evaporator coil behind fans in walk-in cooler.
Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb by triple sink.
Critical - Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils.Employee observed scooping ice into cup with bare hand at drive thru soda station. Corrected On Site.
Observed walk-in cooler and walk in freezer gasketstorn/in disrepair.
Observed front reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime inside ice chute on self serv fountain. Corrected On Site.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Stainless steel pans and lids stacked wet and not properly air-dried before storing. Corrected On Site.
Observed floor area(s) covered with frozen water in walk in freezer.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table. Corrected On Site.
Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair;one three tier shelving still rusted,other two have been replaced.ON ORDER. Repeat Violation.
Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in walk in cooler;rust on surfaces by fans. Repeat Violation.
Critical - Observed toxic item,fly bait,improperly stored by paper goods in storeoom ]. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed covered drinks stored on cutting boards and food preparation tables. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an employee with long painted fingernails working with exposed food. Corrected On Site.Gloves now used by employee.
Critical - Observed black moldlike soil buildup inside ice bin at drive thru. Repeat Violation.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed buildup of green soil on exterior splash surface on ice chute by self serv soda dispensing nozzles.
Observed equipment in poor repair.Door liner cracked on swing door of ice machine.
Observed gaskets/seals on under counter refrigerator cold holding unit in poor repair.
Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored.Fly bait stored with other cleaners in storeroom. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
Critical - Observed buildup of moldlike substance on splash surfaces behind soda dispensing nozzles at drive thru station. Corrected On Site.
Observed gaskets/seals on small fry cold holding unit in poor repair.
Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat [uncooked rice].
Critical - Observed moderate moldlike soil buildup inside ice bin at drive thru station.Corrected On Site.