Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for New Smyrna Beach restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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**
53B-02-5
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**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets in poor repair. Left drawers - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
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**
14-17-4
74
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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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**
22-20-5
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**
36-24-5
90
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
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**
01B-24-5
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**
35A-04-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
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**
53B-02-5
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**
35B-04-4
47
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
74
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 2022-08-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Chicken's Cast Iron Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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