BIG CHICKEN
228 NW CENTURION CT, Lake City FL 32055
Last inspected Jul 17, 2024 · 4 visits since March 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
JUL 24
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. No posted vomit or diarrheal plan. Inspector emailed plan to store.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker after splitter installed at mop sink. Manager moved during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with mold-like substance.
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. Four employees without food handler certification that have been here more than 60 days. No employee training program in place at time of inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in back over doorway leading from cash registers.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on door, cooling unit, and floor. Cutting board grooved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gaps at top and bottom of back exterior door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from right cardboard dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on sauce bottles on storage rack. Manager removed for cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops on floor next to mop sink. Manager hanged to dry.
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Submitted plans do not match existing layout, particularly for handwash sinks, drink dispenser, and prep sinks.
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. No posted vomit or diarrheal plan. Inspector emailed plan to store.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Submitted plans do not match existing layout, particularly for handwash sinks, drink dispenser, and prep sinks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on upper wire shelf over prep table. Manager discarded.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.