R&J Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2024
30
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at R&J Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that R&J Fried Chicken's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 13, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Zephyrhills restaurant, which scores around 83. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling money then put gloves on to put food in Togo box without washing hands **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw chicken then took gloves off and handled cooked chicken without washing hands **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach they are using is a household bleach, not for food contact surfaces or dishes **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on box of to go lids in dry storage area of kitchen 23 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area of kitchen 9 rodent droppings in closet in kitchen 42 rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink 2 on window ledge inside kitchen next to window AC unit 9 rodent droppings inside cabinet or front counter 13 rodent droppings under hot holding unit at front counter 32 rodent droppings on floor under and around soda syrup station at front counter 6 rodent droppings on shelf under cash register **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not date marked **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 3 ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area of kitchen **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 9 ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. 3 holes in wall in office area going into kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer in dry storage area **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dish area and cooking area **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment and throughout the kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Live baby rodent on glue trap on floor in dry storage **Warning**
35A-06-4
30
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 25 ants on floor by cook line. Employee eradicated the ants and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed Klinco Bleach designed for general cleaning and laundry. Does not specify for food contact surfaces. Employee went and got approved chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies flying by reach in freezers in kitchen discussed getting pest control out and eliminating all vermin **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
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 handout to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sagging walk in cooler ceiling
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door and handle soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on-floor by hot line 1 dead roach on floor by dish area. Employee discarded **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In kitchen by storage
36-62-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
41
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a door screen blocking the hand sink Corrected -observed employee close door screen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice machine Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in manager office Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R&J Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R&J Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R&J Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “establishment using a sanitizer solution” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R&J Fried Chicken.
How does R&J Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?
R&J Fried Chicken most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.
Has R&J Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at R&J Fried Chicken have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at R&J Fried 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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