Waffle House, 7147 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7147 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
License #: 6600577
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small board over ice bin at end of cook line.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated under shelving in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Hood moderately soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-4 door unit closest to office.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink-ladies restroom.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated 3 stems, two belonging to facility and one belonging to inspector.
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/20/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable-cracked handles on containers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination-to go containers at front counter. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham and diced tomatoes at 46°-advised rapid chill to 41° or colder and hold. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. She'll eggs at cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink-dish machine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Stem calibrated after finding unit 30° off. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation Of heavy soil residue on handwash sink by 3 bin sink.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair-4 door cooler near office.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups in one cup holder not protected.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Found towels on table nearby.
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. hood and associated equipment moderately soiled with grease etc.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Stockroom in rear kitchen.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Dusty tiles over front counter.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler closest to office.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline handwash sink.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Tops of equipment throughout facility.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Reach in cooler closest to office.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloths tested at 0 ppm 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Cracked egg stored in container with in use eggs at cookline.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice bin at front counter with edges heavily soiled.
1/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.metal stem thermometer +30 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dish area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dish area Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Corrected On Site
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt in storage drawers on cook line
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.raw pork next to ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in coolers moderately to heavily soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham,cheese hash browns on cook line cooler 46F to 47F manager states placed in 630 am.recommend rapid chill
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Heavy food odor in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Water at 3 bin and handwash sink in kitchen area temped at 87F.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures at door jams not coved in disrepair.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor-walk-in cooler floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-upthroughout facility.
  • Observed knife block in use to store knives. Single blade in sleeve over cookline.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw ground beef over ham and raw pork.
  • Critical - Observed the accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Sticky fly strip over employee handwash sink in kitchen.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cookline cooler by waffle makers.
  • Observed a ceiling tile removed in rear kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, remove gloves and put on next set without first washing.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures in disrepair, cove molding missing in several areas in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Top shelf of rack in dry storage room, heavily soiled with dust/fuzz and grease.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter holding at 48-49 F. Ham chuncks holding at cookline reach-in at 48-49F. Advised quick chill and hold in operating cooler til needed.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above waffle batter in reach in cooler.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Clear plastic lids on floor by back door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink-employee using nozzle then left in basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observedminor buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles and flat surfaces.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee, cook double gloving, cracking eggs, taking off 1 and continuing duties, with number 2 set-Chance of cross contamination from removal of first pair. Corrected On Site.
4/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missingsouthside reach-in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-cups at beverage area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-restroom..
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container-potatoes at cookline.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of reach-in cooler moderately rusted.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine-vent covers heavily soiled-all bins moderatly soiled..
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. To-go cups near cookline-south side.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Display line cooler temps at 48 F. Stop sale issued for items-PHFs. Maintenance man on premises to correct problem. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then continued touching spatulas, dishes etc. without washing and changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing bracelettes.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 pans of grits holding at 92 F. Advised quick reheat or quick chill
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers holding at 47 manager stated they were just put in cooler-suggested quick chill to 41 or cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw pork sausage stored over ready to eat canadian style bacon.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. 3 bin sink-hose laying in basin.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 3 pans of grits made previous night, holding at 92 F.
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. 1-10# can of jalapenoes.
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product-1 can Jalapenoes.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, creamers and pie all at 55F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler nearest to office area. Internal thermometers reading 55-60 F. Ha other units for food storage.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed minor buildup of black slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry-mop left in bucket/wringer.
12/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw ground beef over raw bacon and other pork products. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then handled metal whipping container before washing hands.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaske in disrepair-unable to seal unit on east side double door cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Drinking cups in dispenser open to ceiling and flying contamination.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground and parking lot as evidenced by gray water puddle and staining on parking lot. DM explained he degreased back patio area of facility. Mop-type water disposed of improperly .
  • Drain cover(s) missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Insecticide/rodenticide use not in compliance with regulations-Home defense spray under steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No original proof of employee training provided. Observed copies of employee training-no original certificates.
7/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs stored over bisquits in the cookline reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, unit on cookline near waffle station.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, rear dish area and cookline handwash sink's. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, cookline area.
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, waffle batter on cook line is at 63 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, ham, raw sausage, chicken, hamburgers, and pork chops are at 48-50 degrees F. Manager stated items were stocked 3 1/2 hours ago, recommended quick chilling then maintaining at 41 degees F or below. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, chili 113-116 degrees F and sausage gravy 116-131 degrees F in steam table. Manager stated items were stocked in unit 5 hours ago. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, raw shell eggs stored over lettuce in the cook line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, food employee handled raw bacon and sliced cheese without changing gloves between raw and ready to eat foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, at the front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, cook line unit's- 2 door unit to left of juice dispenser and cook line drawers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed heavily soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, unit where salads are stored. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, fan area above soda dispenser nozzles.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, case of styro cups in dry storage.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, brewer filters at beverage counter stored directly on top of steam table lids. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Condensation from both air conditioner grids in cook line ceiling are dripping water onto cook line area where food employees are preparing food.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair, soda dispenser drip catch dray is not draining properly.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food employee filled container of water for dish area out of handwash sink.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dead bugs accumulated in dry storage light shields.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, dry storage.
  • Observed heavy dust on air conditioning vent covers, both restrooms. Repeat Violation.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 3/13/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 3/12/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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