PUNTA GORDA, Charlotte County

POPEYES 12604

24471 SANDHILL BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jan 26, 2024
City
PUNTA GORDA
County
Charlotte
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

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.

Jan 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 22596292

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice and coleslaw at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22596295

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind the Walk in Cooler and Freezer door handles. Educated the operator of potential cross contamination. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22596293

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.

23-03-4

Detail 22596294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22596296

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at prep area next to handwash sink. Operator removed the sanitizer off the floor and placing in a clean sanitizer container and placing on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 22491965

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching trash can and then clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing her/his hand. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22491961

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker at wrong location at mop sink. Educated the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22491966

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22491964

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22491963

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at prep area. Employee placed hair restraint over her/his head. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22491967

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-08-5

Detail 22491968

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle touching ice at interior of ice machine. Operator removed the handle from touching the ice. Corrected On-Site

33-30-4

Detail 22491962

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed establishment items stored at dumpster enclosure.

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 22300400

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed 1 in the wrong location and the other 3 openings have no vacuum breaker at the splitter. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22300402

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at Walk in Freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 22300401

Basic - Make Table interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

23-03-4

Detail 22300403

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the interior of Walk in Cooler door handle.

Mar 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-28-4

Detail 21870615

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the operator.

29-42-4

Detail 21870618

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21870616

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-26-1

Detail 21870614

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

36-73-4

Detail 21870619

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 21870617

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 21650902

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-09-4

Detail 21650900

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage cans blocking the prep area handwash sink. Operator removed the garbage can to allow clear access. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21650901

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink.

Jun 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 21143101

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/, GM . Terrence Calhoun.

23-03-4

Detail 21143099

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at Walk in Cooler and Freezers behind the door handles.

25-05-4

Detail 21143100

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of disposable containers on floor at storage area.

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21012761

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken 120°F(Hot Holding) at the hot holding station. Operator voluntarily discarded the the fried chicken. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21012760

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

23-24-4

Detail 21012757

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

24-08-4

Detail 21012762

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf.

36-22-4

Detail 21012758

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21012759

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust reach in cooler gaskets.

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 20479688

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.