Krispy Krunchey Chicken

3804 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Krispy Krunchey Chicken has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Krispy Krunchey Chicken is from Mar 19, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Tallahassee restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 06-01-23. Manager renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on fryers in kitchen.

22-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on door handles of dry storage in kitchen area next to reach in cooler.

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of fries stored on floor. Employee properly stored fries during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on floor, walls, and hood in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed three fly tapes with approximately twenty dead flies on each placed above the mop sink. Manager discarded fly tapes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-06-4

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage and cheese in reach in cooler since yesterday 12-4-22 cold held above 41F today 12-5-22 at 10:50am. Cheese 48F, cabbage 60F. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage and cheese in reach in cooler since yesterday 12-4-22 cold held above 41F today 12-5-22 at 10:50am. Cheese 48F, cabbage 60F. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler in disrepair. No TCS foods present in cooler.

14-74-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in kitchen with accumulated food debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler in kitchen interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Vents on front counter soiled with accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four flies in in kitchen. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken and mashed potatoes under heat lamp on front counter since 2pm hot held less than 135F at 3pm: chicken 121F, mashed potatoes 119F. Observed manager reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea in urn uncovered. Observed employee place cover on tea. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wall next to fry vats soiled with accumulated grease.

36-27-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents on front counter with dust buildup.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler exterior in kitchen soiled with food debris. Observed manager clean exterior of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in kitchen.

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Krispy Krunchey Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Krispy Krunchey Chicken on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Krispy Krunchey Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Krispy Krunchey Chicken.

How does Krispy Krunchey Chicken compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Krispy Krunchey Chicken most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Krispy Krunchey Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Krispy Krunchey Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Krispy Krunchey Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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