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UNCLE CHICKENS

440 North Dixie Freeway
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32168
Westside Historic District
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702339

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: dish area **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4: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. 0 ppm cl Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: 50 ppm cl **Time Extended**
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8869864

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the floor under expo area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle stripped, unable to turn/dripping, kitchen Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. M sink Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Back area, tires, stools, chairs, umbrellas, boxes, rugs, other items Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. 0 ppm cl Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868174

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867288

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Observed 10 live roaches. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: MAIN COOLER: unplugged not storing food COOKLINE DRAWERS: - chicken 42f - pork 42f **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8774186

  • 03G-54-1:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Ribs labels 8/20 Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on floor next to dish machine - 2 inside cove base at support beam at cook line - 2 inside caster at cook line - 3 at bottom of front cook line - 5 below dish trays sitting on floor - 2 on wall next to dish machine. __ Total 17 live roaches Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 15 plus in compressor area of front make line cooler Admin Complaint
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cooler: rice 50F, corn 51F, beans 49F, feta 54F, tzatziki 52F, sliced cheese 62F, cut lettuce 49F, overnight per operator. shredded cheese 46F, thighs 52F just stocked, cooked wings 47F, hummus 44F, rice 44-46F. Cookline drawers: pasta 53F, fries 60F, cooked wings 56F, raw wings 59F, in cooler overnight per operator. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside restroom Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610085

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **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. Employees with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465823

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray next to cans of ketchup Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 on the floor under the dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice, tzatziki, beans, corn, taco beef, cooked pork, burgers, butter, chicken, pulled pork, chili, cole slaw, cut tomatoes, mushroom soup, pasta, sour cream, wings, raw chicken, fries, 53F and 54F. In walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator stated temperature was 41F or below previous day and that key drop delivery at 8:55 am left walk in cooler door ajar. Rechecked temperatures 1 hour later and observed no change to ambient air temperature or food temperatures. See stop sale See stop sale Warning
  • 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. Employees with no food handler training Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot side does not turn water on Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8373206

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closer and door to kitchen left open. Operator closed door Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Labeled properly but over containers of dressing. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil under front counter
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Beans 7/28 chicken soup 7/30
  • 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. Emailed to operator Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Shut off at front counter Corrected On-Site