Dave's Hot Chicken

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Inspections

1. Mar 18, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 5 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed two ladles hanging on drying rack and lids stored on drying rack are visibly soiled. Informed Person In Charge. PIC the removed the soiled ladles and lids and placed them into the 3 compartment sink to WRS

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FIXED , SPACING OR SEALING - INSTALLATION

     Observed handwashing sink in kitchen, mens restroom, and by cash register are fixed in place and not easily movable to allow for cleaning. Observed caulk is missing or coming off. Instructed PIC to recaulk these areas. PIC stated they will get a work order in to caulk these areas.

     Correction: Equipment shall be spaced from wall and other equipment to allow cleaning on all sides, sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, or elevated on legs to allow for easy cleaning.

     Code 4-402.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the inside on 1 door prep cooler, side of fryer and side of 1 door freezer, and the outside of 3 compartment sinkare not cleaned on a frequent basis and have accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas. PIC stated they will get these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     Observed the faucets on the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink are not maintained in good repair and have leaks. Informed PIC and PIC stated they will get a work order in to repair the leaks.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - MAINTAINING REFUSE AREAS AND ENCLOSURES

     Observed the dumpster are used to store [refuse; recyclables; returnables] has loose debris on the ground around the dumpsters. Instructed PIC to clean and maintain dumpster area. PIC stated they will ge that area cleaned.

     Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from storage area or enclosure used to store refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

     Code 5-501.115

   • Not serious Core

     CLEANING, FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS

     Observed the walls near the 3 compartment sink and the floor in the walk in freezer has accumulation of debris. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of these areas. PIC stated they will ge these areas cleaned.

     Correction: Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to keep them clean.

     Code 6-501.12

2. Jan 6, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 5 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Observed employee not washing hands after touching face, and then doning a new pair of gloves to help on chicken frying station. Informed Peron in Charge and PIC made employee wash their hands and don a new pair of gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Observed bulk containers of flour and starch are stored in unlabeled containers. Informed PIC and PIC stated that labels have been already ordered for the bulk containers.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Observed leaking bag of soda syrup mix contacted to soda machine is stored on the floor in the kitchen. Informed PIC and pic discarded bag of soda syrup.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Observed the bottom of the inside of the 2 door prep cooler, 3 door prep cooler with top, 2 door prep cooler with top, the floor of the walk in cooler, the floor of the walk in freezer, metal rack next to 3 comp sink, the custard machine on the outside and undersneath the custard machine in cabinet are not cleaned on a frequent basis. Observed a accumulation of debris on the areas listed above. Instructed PIC to increase the cleaning frequency. PIC will have employee clean areas listed above.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - COVERING RECEPTACLES

     Observed waste receptacles located in dumpster area are not covered. Informed PIC and PIC had employee close the lids.

     Correction: Waste receptacles or waste receptacle units shall be covered or have tight fitting doors.

     Code 5-501.113

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Informed PIC and PIC placed the retail food establishment permit in public view

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

3. Mar 6, 2024 Routine · 1 core
   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     One of the metal containers was not flipped upside down for proper air drying on the upper rack.Corrected on site and provided proper education.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11