Waffle House #388, 2963 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #388
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2963 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055
License #: 2200180
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 09/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Paper towels and napkins in dry storage on the floor.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. On 3 sink, far right faucet, cold handle.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. From front line to kitchen, back to front line to work with food.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. On front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature was adjusted, tape changed color. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front line, next to soda machine
09/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse and hand lotion stored in ack room over coffee filters and containers lids. Purse and lotion were moved to correct area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice buckets stacked, bottom bucket had residue. Buckets were put in sink, separation system was devised by manager.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Did not turn tape black. Booster heater was activated, corrected on site.
  • High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. Pre rinse on front line sitting below flood rim
07/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over soda rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Purse, cream, over soda rack **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Hash browns front line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Back prep table **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 20 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth on many
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Drain area for soda machine
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dry storage
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Batter buckets over sink
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom, front line
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean dishware/utensils. In use better buckets
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front line, waffle iron
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Open Hamburger over pork
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around water dispensing nozzles on soda machine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. Cook area
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling of coffee pot
7/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Over drink station.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Batter cooler.
  • Basic - Shelf under cook line soiled with food debris/grease.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Medicine stored in refrigerator/cooler with food. Walkin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Rusty paint can over bulk oil in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Wire basket.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Was at 150?.
2/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/6/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.line reach in cooler
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.handles
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.touching soiled door handles with gloves then returning to the cookline
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.ring
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.on drying rack
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.coffee creamer 50?f . One container single use . Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served.eggs . We're removed from reach in cooler 15 minutes ago and no time mark evident on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.at line
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lemons in reach in cooler
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.on counter
11/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.ALL
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.AT LINE PLATES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.MUSHROOMS ON LINE 50 F CORECTED ACTION LID CLOSED ON MAKETABLE
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.EGGS OVER SAUSAGE IN REACH IN COOLER Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employees have not received training related to their assigned duties cook couldn't answer questions related to cooking. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner using a bowl without a handle.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions not working mens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by 3 bay sink.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guard.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor waffle batter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food purse with lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reach in cooler by hallway door.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.pans.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.14 degrees off. Reading too low. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.all handles of reach in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.on cookline.and on hips of cooks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.in potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Chili 45, hashbrowns(hydrated)50 degrees in reach in cooler . Corrected On Site.
1/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. EGGS OVER GRILL. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.WAFFLE MIX. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. TOAST ETC. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn completely black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black like substance on the interior of ice machine lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2009Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
No report available. 4/10/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 11/26/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 9/3/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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