CAROLINA CHICKEN

5069 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32208
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 7/9/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside of building near restroom, hose bibb with green hose attached,missing backflow preventer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-09: No change Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8669235
2024-07-09
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 5/7/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside of building near restroom, hose bibb with green hose attached,missing backflow preventer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: No change. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Operator stated he ordered books, waiting on them to come in. **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: No change. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8627322
2024-05-07
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 3/7/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen, jackets stored on table with microwaves. Also, rubber boots stored on case of styrofoam containers.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a no seat license however has two tables with eight seats (8) and picnic table out front for an additional four (4) seats. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At cook line, slide top reach-in freezer has ice buildup. Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, sides of fryers and flat top have build up. In back kitchen, exterior of lemon pepper seasoning container soiled.
  • 03A-05-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer not holding items frozen solid, all temperatures 27f.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On outside of building near restroom, hose bibb with green hose attached,missing backflow preventer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by triple sinks, scoop and squeeze bottle stored in sink. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwash sinks. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any training available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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 for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Repeat Violation Warning
Food Inspector #8619399
2024-03-07
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 9/11/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: License still expired - expired 06/01/2022. Admin Complaint
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: No proof of any certified food manager could be provided. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of any training available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: No proof of any employee training could be provided. Admin Complaint
Food Inspector #8440465
2023-09-11
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/10/2023

High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
14
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by hood system in kitchen is leaking.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup on table in drive through area. Lid put on drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working in the kitchen.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has a no seat license however has two tables with eight seats (8) and picnic table out front for an additional four (4) seats. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near ice machine and triple sink in kitchen.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under triple sink in kitchen.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, cases of chicken stored on floor. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside bulk sugar container.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go soufflé cups on back prep table in kitchen.
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. On back prep table in kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in soiled mop water near walk in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw fish stored over ready to eat plastic water bottles. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen near pass through window, chicken 107F. Chicken cooked approximately 1.5 hours prior. Chicken removed to be reheated. On cook line in fryer basket, chicken 112F. Chicken cooked approximately 1.5 hours prior. Chicken to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near restroom where green hose is attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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. No written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5: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. No proof of any training available. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1: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 for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8387695
2023-07-10
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic).