How many health inspections has WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN had?

WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN ever been shut down?

No, WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN?

The most frequently cited violations at WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN are: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN

32 HWY 26 A, Melrose, FL 32666

Putnam County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN INC · License: SEA6400633

WAYNE'S FRYERS CHICKEN in Melrose, FL has 25 inspections on record with 150 total violations (6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Apr 14, 2025 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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