FOWL PLAY
1564 NW 27 COURT, Chiefland FL 32626
Last inspected Jan 9, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023
□ 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.
OCT 23
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JAN 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the chicken tenders have been stored inside unit for approximately two hours and added ice to tenders to cool to 41F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In pan of ice at front counter: ranch dressing cups (51F-56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the ranch dressing was made with buttermilk. Manager stated the ranch dressing had been held at the front counter on ice for approximately 45 minutes. Inspector had manager move the ranch to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warming unit at cookline: chicken (118F - Hot Holding); chicken (108F - Hot Holding); waffle fries (112F - Hot Holding). Employee stated all items were held inside unit for approximately one hour, then reheated all three items above 165F during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Two bottles of hand soap stored on lower portion of prep table directly beside bottles of sauce and single-use bowls. Manager removed soap from shelf during this inspection. 2. Jug containing bleach stored on lower portion of prep table at front counter, directly beside box containing takeout cup lids. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwashing sink at front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwashing sink at cookline. Employee replenished towels during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on lower portion of prep table directly beside bottles of sauce and single-use bowls. Manager removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table at cookline. Manager removed phone from table during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Backside of two monitors at cookline soiled with dust. 2. Wire shelf at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Exterior of warming unit at cookline soiled with grease. 4. Interior of reach-in freezer near ice machine soiled with food debris.
Jul 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle containing "ibuprofen" stored on shelf above peanut butter and chocolate syrup over prep table. Manager removed medicine from shelf during this inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: raw chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the chicken was filled from the walk-in cooler the previous night and has not been removed from cooler today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table at cookline: raw chicken tenders (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the chicken was filled from the walk-in cooler the previous night and has not been removed from cooler today. Stop sales issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored on prep table at cookline beside box of foil and above fryer filters. Employee removed bleach from table during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Interior of storage pans containing bags of food soiled with food debris on rack in hallway near drive-through.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense towels at handwash sink near cookline.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pan without handle stored down inside bin of powdered sugar on shelf near drive-through area. Manager removed pan from bin of sugar during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups stored on shelf beside takeout utensils and dressings. Manager removed drink cups from shelf during this inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored on shelf beside peanut butter and chocolate syrup over prep table. Manager removed purse from area during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back-side of monitors at cookline soiled with dust.
Open dumpster lid and/or missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster lid left open. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at drive through window handled money, touched headset, and touched shirt. Then, the same employee scooped ice without washing hands or wearing gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the chicken tenders have been stored inside unit for approximately two hours and added ice to tenders to cool to 41F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at yellow hose connection in enclosed area near co2 tank behind building.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee at drive through window scooped ice with painted and/or artificial nails without wearing gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with brown substance. White buildup on walls inside ice machine. White buildup on ice chute on fountain machine in customer seating area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by cleaning cleaning supplies. Manager removed cleaning supplies from front of handwash sink during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels and plastic brush stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed both from handwash sink during this inspection.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Inspector checked thermometer for calibration with manager. Thermometer off by 30 degrees and unable to be calibrated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on prep table near drive-through window beside takeout cups.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf below chicken warming unit soiled with food debris. Side of fryer at cookline soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open in dumpster beside building.
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw chicken on shelf above apple juice, onions, and lemons inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from yellow hose connection inside fenced in area attached to back of building.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine in kitchen soiled with a mold-like substance. Ice chute at fountain machine in dining area soiled with mold-like substance.
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. One new employee working in kitchen who has not signed the employee health reporting agreement.
No soap and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cookline missing soap and towels. Manager replenished both during this inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of metal pans not inverted on top of warmer in kitchen. Manager inverted all during this inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on prep table beside condiments. Drink cup on shelf above prep table beside condiments. Manager removed both drink cups from tables during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container with cracked corner on storage shelf near mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Plastic Pepsi bottles stored on floor in kitchen below prep table. Manager placed bottles on shelf during this inspection.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect control light installed above prep table near drive through window.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryer, warmers, and grill heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. Exterior of warmer at cookline soiled with grease. Box fan in kitchen heavily soiled with dust.
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.