POPS SOUTHERN BUFFET

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer, raw frozen fish in zip lock bag over ziplock bag of ready to eat pea mix. Operator switched the storage levels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At time of inspection sneeze guard for hot buffet line not protecting food. Operator fixed the sneeze guard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad buffet line at time of inspection placed out 10 minutes before; cut melon (46F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). At conclusion of inspection, cut melon second temperature(51F - Cold Holding); pasta salad second temperature (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw second temperature (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes second temperature (51F - Cold Holding). Establishment has existing time as public health control plan, discussed utilizing time as public health control for cold line until repair can be made. Operator called for maintenance. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the walk in cooler covered pan of Mac and cheese (78F - Cooling) for 1 hour at conclusion of inspection Mac and cheese 25 minutes second temperature (75F - Cooling). Operator uncovered and moved the Mac and cheese to the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the cook line with food debris on the blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop in the bulk sugar container of the wait station.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket and aprons stored on dry storage rack over cans. Operator relocated the personal items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In the back storage room, box of soda syrup on the floor. Operator relocated the soda boxes. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection operator has ordered hinged lids to install for the buffet station. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection operator has sneeze guard on cold buffet line, needs to be installed on the hot buffet line which currently utilizes covers without a hinge. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection, water provided at hand wash sink but water heater not functioning correctly. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection hand wash sink has running water but missing part to properly heat water. Operator has part on order. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection more time needed from original visit to submit plans to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection operator has mailed in updated plans to plan review, more time needed for response from reviewer. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer is empty during inspection. Person in charge will utilize chlorine in triple sink to sanitize until unit is operating properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection operator is working with company to replace the chlorine dish machine, until replaced operator is utilizing three compartment sink to sanitize. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection operator has ordered hinged lids to install for the buffet station. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection, water provided at hand wash sink but water heater not functioning correctly. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection more time needed from original visit to submit plans to plan review. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer is empty during inspection. Person in charge will utilize chlorine in triple sink to sanitize until unit is operating properly. Warning

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Establishment is utilizing pepper vinegar purchased from someone who is making product at home. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over ready to eat items.

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Establishment is utilizing pepper vinegar purchased from someone who is making product at home.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on table at 68F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, returned to cooler. Shell eggs in kitchen at 70F ambient. Recommend holding items on time.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker from hose bibb with splitter behind ice machine. Needed on each side of splitter.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at 500+ppm. Person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue. Warning

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee during inspection. Warning

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. No proof employees informed of reporting responsibility. Provided form during inspection.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closers missing from restroom doors.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at server station wet nesting.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also, items uncovered.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at buffet line stored handle down.

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Single service items opened stored in screened room outside.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rust observed on can opener blade.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at establishment, only reaches 68F. Person in charge states need to get propane refilled. Warning

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Person in charge unable to provide well report during inspection. Called provider during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tanks unchained.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed multiple dead roaches on the floor of establishment.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris buildup under cookline.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing ambient thermometer in front glass door cooler. Unable to provide probe thermometer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at bar area.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at exterior back boor and side door from kitchen.