Sebring, Highlands County

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN # 74

960 N HWY 27, Sebring, FL 33870-2162

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Aug 16, 2024
City
Sebring
County
Highlands
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23071798

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. Employee handled the broom then clean equipment without washing their hands. The employee properly washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23071799

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop holder soiled. Manager removed the scoop and holder to be sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23071801

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on both walk in coolers and the walk in freezer soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 23071800

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls around the three compartment sink soiled with a black mold like substance .

36-32-5

Detail 23071797

Basic - Wall tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Walls in the chicken breading area bowed causing a gap in the walls.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22611524

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At chicken breading station. Operator replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22611527

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

36-34-5

Detail 22611521

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent cover dusty and vent cover over front makeline broken.

36-24-5

Detail 22611525

Basic - Door jamb to walk-in freezer rusted and gaskets no longer tight fitting and ice forming on door interior.

36-17-5

Detail 22611523

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken missing grouting receded throughout establishment. Floors no longer easily cleanable. Water and food debris in grout lines.

10-12-5

Detail 22611526

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop holder mounted on wall not cleaned as necessary. Observed water and yellow debris on interior of scoop holder.

42-01-4

Detail 22611522

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-12-4

Detail 22316477

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handling raw chicken at breading station then touch fryer basket handles then remove gloves and pick up clean pans of cooked chicken from warmer then grab contaminated fryer basket handle and continue to touch clean pan. Manager interceded and took pan of cooked chicken sanitized affected areas and had cook wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22316476

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. Inspector emailed handout. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 22316482

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed soap dispenser filled with sanitizer and no soap available at handsink at chicken breading station. Manager filled with soap. Corrected On-Site

16-45-4

Detail 22316478

Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine. Observed container of mashed potatoes cole slaw and other submerged container with heavy amounts of food stil in pans in wash sink of 3 compartment sink. Manager dropped water and will have foods cleared before refilling. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 22316479

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed grout missing and receded between tiles, tiles broken and missing , floors no longer smooth and easily cleanable ,throughout kitchen areas.

36-27-5

Detail 22316481

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black growth on walls at mop sink.

16-05-4

Detail 22316480

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed food debris in sanitizing solution of 3 bay sink. Manager dropped . Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22316483

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed wet mop left on empty mop bucket at back dry storage area. Manager hung mops. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-32-5

Detail 21927500

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area swollen and discolored from water damage. Observed ceiling and air vents in woman's restroom water damaged with black growth present. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Still waiting for repairs to be completed. Waiting for contractor to arrive. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21927502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at vent at front counter behind the menus board damaged and vent has heavy dust buildup. Not over open food prep. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: At callback area had been cleaned and painted. Still waiting for repairs to be completed. Waiting for contractor to arrive. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21927501

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup around the door of walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: Time Extended

Feb 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

27-16-4

Detail 21761678

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handsink at chicken batter station with no hot water. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21761672

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in dining area swollen and discolored from water damage. Observed ceiling and air vents in woman's restroom water damaged with black growth present. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21761670

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling at vent at front counter behind the menus board damaged and vent has heavy dust buildup. Not over open food prep. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21761677

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with cloth bracelet at cookline. Manager had employee remove and wash hands before returning to line. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21761673

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall water damaged and buckling at 3 bay sink area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21761676

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup around the door of walk-in freezer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21761675

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

36-30-4

Detail 21761674

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall in dining area broken and crumbling in corner from water damage. Wall panel pulled loose. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21761671

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-17-5

Detail 21606679

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and missing tiles throughout kitchen. Manager states store is in line for remodel. Corrective Action Taken

14-38-4

Detail 21606677

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bucket cracked and taped together at ice machine.

36-24-5

Detail 21606680

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall panel buckled and loose from wall at 3 bay sink. Manager states building is on list for remodel. Corrective Action Taken

10-12-5

Detail 21606676

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty pan at ice machine area. Operator sent through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21606681

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager sent employee to close. Corrected On-Site

29-32-4

Detail 21606675

Basic - Water filter not changed within 12 months. Filter dated 11/8/21

21-08-4

Detail 21606678

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Quaternary sanitizer with ppm of 0 at front counter. Manager replaced with fresh solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 21299222

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink dispenser nozzles at drive through and front counter self service with black debris on nozzles and surrounding area.

23-24-4

Detail 21299216

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

36-32-5

Detail 21299220

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in light fixture shields.

24-08-4

Detail 21299221

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

36-73-4

Detail 21299223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler at chicken cold storage. Observed old food debris on corners and foul odor in unit

36-17-5

Detail 21299215

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed dirty water and food debris settled on grout lines and missing tile areas of kitchen floor.

36-24-5

Detail 21299214

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall water damage as evidenced by wallboard buckling from behind 3 bay sink.

10-12-5

Detail 21299219

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on pan with heavy black growth in contact with scoop at front drive through window drink dispenser. Employee took all to dish wash. Corrected On-Site

16-05-4

Detail 21299218

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed wash water with food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 21299217

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20977786

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris at soda dispenser.

33-16-4

Detail 20977787

Basic - Broken Open dumpster lid.

33-12-4

Detail 20977792

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.

14-11-4

Detail 20977790

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Warmer Lexington doors at front area are cracked and in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 20977788

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in cooler

22-16-4

Detail 20977791

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior with accumulation of soil residues.

36-30-4

Detail 20977789

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, at chicken breading station. Wall soiled and damaged.

Jan 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 20763108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom or at women's stall with sink . Operator placed paper towels in location. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20763110

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in women's restroom above sink.

36-73-4

Detail 20763113

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in Walk in Cooler for chicken. Operator cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20763109

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair at chicken station. Operator had repaired but it did not adhere. Operator will get repaired, waiting on a work order. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20763112

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Partial sign at back sink. Operator placed sign that was complete at location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20763111

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-13-5

Detail 20739928

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed and sanitizer set up next to each other with no rinse sink. Operator corrected to wash, rinse, and sanitize at 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20739927

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed by Deep Fryer and 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20739925

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed poultry at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20739924

Basic - Partial handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed torn handwash sign at prep area handwash sink. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20739926

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw poultry in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed under cold running water. Corrected On-Site