CHICK-FIL-A PALM BEACH LAKES #1682

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 dropped sauce packets onto the floor then picked up and discarded , then continued to handled sauces without washing hands first. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Employee was cleaning food debris with a sanitizer then proceeded to handled food preparation without removing gloves and washing hands first. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside reach in cooler, Mac and cheese cooler. Operator removed shelves Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee walked into kitchen put on hairnet/apron then put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled cellphone and hair net while placing on hair and then put on gloves and began preparing raw chicken without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle hanging on reach in cooler door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/nose and then handled clean pan of cooked chicken to carry to make line without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed beverage storage containers and then carried to front line to be re-used without sanitizing. Operator discussed with employee who returned beverage storage containers to triple sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized properly. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At drive thru line; sprat bottle containing glass cleaner stored/hanging on low boy reach in cooler door handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At sugar storage container; scoop handle in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At drive thru; employee touched face/hair and then began scooping ice/preparing drinks without washing hands. Discussed with Operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2024. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels In ladies room. Operator put towels in place. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on both hose Bibb splitter.explained.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Romaine Lettuce not washed before cutting. Employee removing lettuce heat from the box and cutting both ends .Explained and provided reference text.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched prep table railing then resumed prep without changing gloves - employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator located and posted in the office. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in drawer with flour tortillas - operator removed food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbags and electronics stored with chips - operator moved chips. Corrected On-Site