11 CHICKS WHOLESALES DIV

199 DR MLK JR ST N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 3/5/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned soda and cases of fryer oil on floor
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stores between wall and 3 comp sink
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook pull up pants and continue to cook with no glove change or hand wash
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food Inspector #10716886
2025-03-05
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/8/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
10
Basic
11
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cutting board of reach in cooler in main kitchen.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 51-15-4:Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor of expanded prep area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on prep table by steam well in standing water of 100 F.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink in prep area of expanded room.
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler in original dining room is not locked and has food items that are not in original packaging.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on counter of expanded prep area.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables in upright reach in freezer in dining room. Inspector discussed proper food storage.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen: butter (52F - Cold Holding); raw shelled eggs ambient (58F - Cold Holding) Inspector discussed cold holding temperatures must be 41 F or below or items can be held on Time as a Public Health Control.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink of expanded prep area.
  • 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in expanded prep area has built up food debris.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in main kitchen used to store zip lock bags. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand wash sink in expanded prep room.
  • 51-16-7: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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has expanded into area next door and has not updated plans to reflect new equipment and more seating. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in main kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items prepared on site and not date marked in upright reach in cooler in dining room.
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door in kitchen blocked by prep table.
Food Inspector #8738065
2024-11-08
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 25 total violations (3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 11 basic).

Inspection on 3/13/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil stored on floor of second prep area. 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. Handle of scoop used to dispense four is touching the food.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water of 94 F in kitchen. Employee placed on cook top. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in employee restroom in second prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes in kitchen not inverted for protection. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in second prep area blocked by utensils. Manager removed.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by food prep tables. Repeat Violation
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor in corner of dining room. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8468299
2024-03-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 8/15/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Operator received email with written procedures but has not posted. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Cutting board by three-compartment sink still has food debris buildup. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Certified Food Manager is in place, but no documentation is in establishment. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7: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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: Operator has received email about Employee Health Reporting Responsibilities. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. 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 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 46-01-4:- From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 45-05-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-15: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8467835
2023-08-15
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 15 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 8/9/2023

High Priority
5
Intermediate
8
Basic
11
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar in South prep area. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in South employee only restroom. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior door of North entrance. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Vegetable oil, soda cans and water bottles stored on floor of second prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 82 F. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in upright reach in cooler behind counter of Southern dining room area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen of North side building not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 12 dead flies in window sill of dining room on North side windows. Employee removed and sanitized the area. 1 live ant on floor of dining room. Employee killed, removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready-to-eat tortillas in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in window sill by water service area. Employee removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upright reach in cooler in North dining room area: mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into another reach in cooler. In second prep area on shelf: raw shelled eggs (71F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items into reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by three-compartment sink has built up food debris. Warning
  • 53A-08-4:Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-16-7: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/. Rest has expanded into vacant area next door and has not submitted plans to plan review. Equipment has been added and seating has been expanded. 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in second preparation area. Manager replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door in kitchen is blocked by table with equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of dining room.
Food Inspector #8359226
2023-08-09
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 8 intermediate, 11 basic).