Waffle House #1541, 4900 W Hwy 90, Pace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #1541
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4900 W Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571
License #: 6701342
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 09/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance: above cookline.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container: hashbrowns. **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: three-door unit to right of cookline. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength: 0ppm, corrected to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: ice deflector. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin: both. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: front sink. Operator called maintenance to repair. **Warning** **Repeat Violation**
09/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water: on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tile missing: near waffle station.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up: all units.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container: hashbrowns. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: three-door unit. Operator states replacements have been ordered.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface: mold-like substance on wall around front handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, on lid, and ice deflector. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: cup and food debris in front handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: front sink.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water: around drains. Operator states establishment slated to get new floor soon. Measurements have been taken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair: meat reach-in.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Standing water on nonfood-contact surface: stand-up reach-in coolers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41°: diced ham 46° and ham steaks 45° in lowboys. Operator moved products and adjusted thermostat on unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: open case of raw steaks over open spaces of pork chops. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler: raw bacon, sausage, steak, and chicken over waffle batter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/brown mold-like substance inside the ice bins. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41°.
  • Intermediate - Soiled ice machine lid. **Corrected On-Site**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around drains **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dish-machine Verified temperature with stem thermometer
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back room
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Raw sausage over lettuce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Opened raw steaks over ham **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Reach in cooler shelves on cook line
12/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment under the 3CS and the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area in front of the 3CS covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment under the 3CS and the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving in commissary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area in front of the 3CS covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food (biscuit gravy) contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food (biscuit gravy) stored in hot holding unit not covered with a wooden pallet leaning against table, leaned over the food container. Do not use this product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Replaced by operator, unit thermostat turned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
6/4/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bottom section of dining counter rotted out. Shown to the manager.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on the lowboy drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chili) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See Stop Sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chili) cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chili) due to temperature abuse. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (chili) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates and pLatters not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable _ missing/broken floor tiles.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cases of #10 cans of food stored on dry store floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under the dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on shelf under the grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soil/debris/slime accumulated inn kitchen floor drains under the dishwash area and the handwash sink in rear kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (shell eggs above cookline) held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates and bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - broken/missing floor tiles in kitchen.
  • Observed blood accumulated on walk-in cooler floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing liquid (tea). Corrected On Site.
5/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates, bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in rear area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dirt and debris accumulated on dry store floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee using bare hand for raw bacon and then handle a ready to eat hamburger bun without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (shell eggs stored above cookline). Corrected On Site.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Indoor garbage can overflowing in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed rust and corrosion on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution (chlorine/water) exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (shell eggs above cookline). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (waffle mix near waffle irons). Corrected On Site.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in rear area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by 5/18/11.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking (shell eggs over cookline). Food may not be served.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (waffle mix, eggs). Corrected On Site. Waffle mix disposed immediately.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in cold-holding unit (waffle mix). Corrected On Site.
  • Reach-in cooler racks not smooth and easily cleanable, rust build-up (3-door unit).
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry store floor. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening (milk). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the lowboy cooler. Recommend service and close monitoring for the next 24-48 hours. Move product to 3-door cooler until unit is working properly.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable-racks in 3-door cooler are rusty, corroded.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of 3-door reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of liquid residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of walk-in cooler fan cover and adjacent wall surfaces. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean plates, bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Waste water receptable under dishwash area not properly cleaned. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under the dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/31/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 3/31/10.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the sandwich unit. This violation must be corrected by : 3/31/10.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours (waffle irons).
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
3/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in 3-door cooler-hash browns while rehydrating). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold (indicated 175 F).
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt between grill and cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on lowboy drawer slides.
  • Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner (for chili or gravy). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area (3CS in rear area).
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
11/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed waffle irons soiled with food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on soda boxes cabinet surfaces.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on counter under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing (coffee grounds, food debris).
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical. Observed lock on dry store door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Repeat observation.
7/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/21/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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