Popeyes Fried Chicken & Bisc #7 Degrades its Sanitary Rating
1355 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Health Inspection Reports
7/13/2016 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2016 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
3/4/2016 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In filter cleaner. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Pies. Covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In restrooms **Warning**
7/20/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted door of walk in cooler by seasoning table area **Warning** Per manager order new door. Must be fixed by next announced routine inspection
High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. **Warning** No stop sale issued . Rice properly cooled down found in 41°f after 2:30 hours into cooling
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Found on top of prep table under microwave cooked white rice and cooked Cajun rice in 100°f per employee made at 9AM . Not cooled down properly from 135° to 70 in two hours . Found in 100° f 5 hours into cooling process See stop sale **Warning** Found cooked rice made at 11:30 AM already at 41°f in walk in cooler properly cooled down
7/10/2015 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted door of walk in cooler by seasoning table area **Warning**
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine in a not clean surface. Manager put ice scoop in dish area and stored properly after been cleaned inside ice machine with handle above drink ice **Warning**
Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Top part of interior in prep area **Warning**
High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water in hand wash sink . Employees washed hands in cold water **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep area found in 75°f **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In prep area **Warning**
Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Found on top of prep table under microwave cooked white rice and cooked Cajun rice in 100°f per employee made at 9AM . Not cooled down properly from 135° to 70 in two hours . Found in 100° f 5 hours into cooling process See stop sale **Warning**
1/12/2015 | 3 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed self-closing doors. Observed on men's bathroom.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food storage pans on shelf in rear dish storage area.
Basic - Old food on clean food container. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
7/2/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed near ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed in Hot hold cabinet green beans 124°f, operator reheated to 179°f. **Corrected On-Site**
1/14/2014 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed cooked green beans at 127°f in hot hold cabinet in food prep area. Operator reheated to comply. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
8/9/2013 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed ant rear of building.
Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in women's bathroom.
3/13/2013 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Lady''s restroom
9/12/2012 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens room
Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladys room
1/27/2012 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Drive through
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Kitchen
Wet mop not hung to dry.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
8/12/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Critical - Observed objectionable odors in bathroom. Mens room
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
3/3/2011 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/6/2010 | 1 Violations | Rating 5/5
Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
5/1/2009 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Air gap not installed. WIC
Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Chicken
9/18/2008 | 2 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE" Front Counter
Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
8/13/2008 | 5 Violations | Rating 4/5
Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Critical - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. "BLACK MOLDLIKE RESIDUE"
Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.