Inspections: Rodent droppings found in Pensacola McDonald's
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Here's the breakdown for recent restaurant inspections in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties for the week of Aug. 14-20.
During the latest round of inspections from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the DBPR gave two restaurants an administrative complaint, an additional four restaurants at least one high priority violation and 12 restaurants were awarded a perfect score on the first try. A full list of those restaurants who received a perfect score can be found at the bottom of this article.
Two restaurants receive administrative complaints
Uncle Jiang, 8952 Pensacola Blvd.
Inspection details: Complaint Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: Four total violations, with two high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in the following areas: 2 in kitchen area and 1 in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no live flying insects at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - From initial inspection: High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 dead flying insects in window seal of dining area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-18: Observed no dead flying insects at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
Church’s Chicken #759, 4502 Mobile Hwy.
Inspection details: Complaint Inspection on Aug. 14
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Grease interceptor/trap overflowing onto floor/ground. Upon inspection observed water and grease on ground behind establishment by drive through. **Admin Complaint**
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Four restaurants receive high priority violations
Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1674 E. Nine Mile Road Suite A
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Aug. 17
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: Two total violations, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One small flying insect observed in front pick up window area.
McDonald’s #15875, 7941 Pine Forest Road
Inspection details: Complaint Partial Inspection on Aug. 16
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: Four total violations, with two high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings next to single service items on table in storage shed that is detached from establishment right behind building. **Warning**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to single service bags on table in detached storage shed in back of establishment.
Subway, 3101 N Pace Blvd.
Inspection details: Routine Inspection on Aug. 17
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: Seven total violations, with one high-priority violation
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken in walk in freezer at a temperature of 48F not frozen solid.
Yolicious Frozen Yogurt and Sweets, 5100 N. Ninth Ave.
Inspection details: Complaint Inspection on Aug. 15
Follow-up inspection required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
Total violations: 12 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
Details of high priority violations:
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Ice cream cones not protected, sitting on ice cream bar. Operator moved cones to back during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex on mini fridge across from pastry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12 restaurants receive perfect score on first try:
Chick-Fil-A Bayou Blvd., 5020 Bayou Blvd.
Coffee Cup Restaurant, 520 E. Cervantes St.
Culvers Of Pensacola, 4400 Bayou Blvd.
East Hill Pizza, 2030 N. 12th Ave.
Foosackly's, 1690 E. Nine Mile Road
Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach, 333 Fort Pickens Road
Subway Restaurant, 5007 N. Davis Hwy.
Surf & Sand Hotel, 40 Fort Pickens Road
Chick-Fil-A at Gulf Breeze, 310 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 4796 U.S. 90, Pace
Lickin Good Donuts, 4563 Watkins St., Pace
Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt 2, 4871 U.S. 90, Milton
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Pensacola area restaurant inspections reveal rodent droppings
