Church's Chicken # 982

August 26, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR,SHELVING UNITS AND ON LEDGES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,ON FLOOR UNDER CO2 TANK,INSIDE OF CABINET INSIDE OF A BOX OF FOOD BAGS.APPX. 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/26/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM SIDES OF WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHED WITH CHEMICAL AND PAPER GOODS STORED INSIDE AND WATER SOAKED PLYWOOD CEILING LEAKY WATER.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGH POSTION AND NOT LAYING DOWN INSIDE OF PLASTIC DRAWER.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)MANAGER FOUND CHEMICAL TEST KIT AFTER INSPECTION AND CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER MISSING A LID. MUST REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR TRIM ON ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA FROM HALLWAY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2537926 11/8/21 NOT CORRECTED-#49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#48- OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDER BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN #51-OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.#55-OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.#55-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 8, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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