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UNCLE CHICKEN'S CAST IRON KITCHEN

409 Mary Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32168
Westside Historic District
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702338

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Left drawers - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler, paint chipping off - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
  • 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Ext to back door - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867298

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - area below tea urns Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733359

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Left drawers
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler, paint chipping off
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of sliced raw gyro cone over zip over ziplock bag of fruit. Freezer next to back door.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 on bottom shelf of bar Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chew marks on plastic lid, container of rub seasoning
  • 03G-46-2:Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver for the method observed in use during the inspection. ROP of cooked ribs held over 48 hours.
  • 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.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Ext to back door

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8848144

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - area below tea urns Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - observed at server station Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in 5 gallon black bucket Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food container used for food storage. Home Depot container for uncooked rice Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 2 in pitcher below server station - 1 on shelf below server station - 3 on floor below ice machine in server station - 2 on floor behind hot water heater - 3 on floor below reach in freezer __ Total 11 rodent droppings. Employee vacuumed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - employee washed hands at triple sink Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of ready to eat ribs over 48 hours Warning

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867255

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - area below tea urns Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. - observed at server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of ready to eat ribs over 48 hours Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8697211

  • 35B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. - Hole where knob should be at back door - gap around plywood on the floor in the bar - hole in the wall corner next to the water heater Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Commercially processed and prepared on site ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus from last week; ice cream mix; ribs from Sunday; meatload from 2 days ago Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **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. 1 employee on duty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8619419

  • 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. - Hole where knob should be at back door - gap around plywood on the floor in the bar - hole in the wall corner next to the water heater Warning
  • 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. Rice 6/8, 6/9 Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - Approximately 15 under bag in the box soda. - 3 on bag in the box soda - Approximately 15 next to soda machine in the bar on the floor - approximately 20 on the floor in the corner of the kitchen around unused equipment - 2 under dish machine and three compartment sink - 4 on the floor between ice cream area and grill - 5 on the bar shelving under clean glassware - several behind the stove - 4 on the floor behind glass door reach in cooler - 7 inside single use aluminum pans; 10 inside mixer; multiple on other items on single service storage shelf - several on the floor next to single service storage - 1 on chili powder container; chew marks on that container and on Montreal steak container. - 1 on the floor next to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed and prepared on site ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Hummus from last week; ice cream mix; ribs from Sunday; meatload from 2 days ago Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine 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. 1 employee on duty 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. 2 employees on duty with no proof of food handler training Provided operator with blank forms for employees to fill out Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612165

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611352

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 behind stove, 1 on the floor between prep tables, 1 on top of dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: 1 on the floor next to cans. 1 on the floor next to prep table. 1 on concert block next to prep table. 1 on the floor next prep table in bar. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: On bottom prep table shelf in prep area: 2 in drip pan; 1 in unused crock pot. On shelf under handsink in the bar, 1-2 droppings. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Multiple employees with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8610084

  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 behind stove, 1 on the floor between prep tables, 1 on top of dish machine Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: 1 on the floor next to cans. 1 on the floor next to prep table. 1 on concert block next to prep table. 1 on the floor next prep table in bar. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Multiple employees with no food handler training Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354891

  • 52-11-4:Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Fresh Florida pompano advertised on menu board. Invoice provided by operator shows SE Asia ocean farm raised pompano. Operator pulled menu board Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Loose insulation from ceiling on top shelf of dry storage area Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-11-4:Basic - Plates in the dining room not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked potatoes 46-53F overnight in third pan Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Steaks over bread, freezer next to back door Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Steak over cooked pasta and ribs Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 behind stove, 1 on the floor between prep tables, 1 on top of 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. Shredded cheese 47F, pasta 47F, ribs 47F, gravy 47F, cooked mushrooms 48F. Glass cooler overnight on bottom shelf 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. Multiple employees with no food handler training Warning

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8443878

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
  • 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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar