Waffle House #607, 4465 W Sr 520, Cocoa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #607
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4465 W Sr 520, Cocoa, FL 32926
License #: 1502610
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. above 3 bay sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Coating peeling on shelves in cooler in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Separating behind 6 door cooler in dry storage.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp not reaching 180°
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Outside at mop sink **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bottles of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - 2 door stainless steel Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses at front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Front line coolers **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin.on front line **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Left side front counter 2 door cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 door far right at front counter **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.outside **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Waffle makers on shelf in kitchen **Warning**
6/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On front counter at both coffee stations
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On front line reach in cooler right side top door.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door cooler in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On front counter right side reach in cooler
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Over 3 bay sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by milk crates with cleaning chemicals in them in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. High temp machine did not reach proper temp to change strip.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Using cup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers in back.
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener rusted **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in dish area blocked by new piece of equipment in box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Emailed form to district manager
12/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair./ meat draw right side of grill
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ reach in desert dairy cooler
  • Basic - Moderate Soiled all reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./ men's room
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ several areas
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. / manager on grill **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
4/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. grill reach in cooler . will use other refrigerators.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.in . back room
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair . drawer reach in cooler door. already on maintenance list. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. batter. discussed time as public health control.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham, in grill reach in cooler. rapid chilled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw bacon and eggs over hashbrowns in ric next to triple sink . Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. chlorine, towel buckets. Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. spoons, soda area. not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. handled raw burger then bun without washing in between. Corrected On Site. discarded bun.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. dry storage room.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair ric drawer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over hash browns, and raw beef over hashbrowns. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. both dish Machine area. and triple sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage gravy. reheated. gravy was double panned and low on water. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. will sanitize in triple sink with solution of chlorine at 50 ppml until repaired. maintenance onsite.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. dessert reach in at end of cook line. maintenance is here now working on unit. phf's have been removed. employee had door open, cleaning unit. Corrected On Site. ambient reading 40 degrees now. Repeat Violation.
  • Light not functioning. dry storage room.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer, milk, less than 4 hours, rapid chill. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over hashbrowns. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. blue liquid.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sausage gravy. Corrected On Site. reheatec to 165 degrees.
9/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamer, milks Corrected On Site. less than 4 hours, rapidly chilled for immediate use.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reach in on far left of cook line. Corrected On Site. moved food to back room reach in, or grill reach in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. far right ric on cook line. Corrected On Site. moved phf's to other working reach ins Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. case of raw bacon over pickles, etc. upright ric.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives in slot, cracks above reach ins
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. heat strip did not turn black, and gauges did not reach appropriate temperatures. Corrected On Site. establishment will use triple sink with chlorine 50-100 ppm until dish machine fixed. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
11/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit for whole shell eggs at cook line in galley. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.Thermotape did not turn black on dish/silverware surface after several wash/rinse cycles. Repeat Violation 2/9/10,7/15/10,AND 10/27/10.*NOTE:SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND USE 50-100 ppm of chlorine to sanitizie for ten seconds all dish,silverware and multiuse utensils.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 3). 20B-03-1 THE THERMOTAPE FAILED TO TURN BLACK INDICATING THAT THE SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 160 DEGREES F WAS NOT ACHIEVED ON THE DISH SURFACE IN THE DISH MACHINE.(OBSERVED 2/9/10,7/15/10 AND 10/27/10.
10/27/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pie 47 , milk Callback- dessert cooler- non uht creamer 55, chocolate milk 55 ambient, butter block 48. Second dessert cooler- milk-47, half half 48. thermometer calibrated onsite.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. dessert reach in, Corrected On Site. disposed of food, will use other coolers.Callback- both dessert coolers not holding food below 41.
7/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). milk, half half dessert cooler. waffle batter.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pie 47 , milk
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. dessert reach in, Corrected On Site. disposed of food, will use other coolers.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw beef stored above raw pork in meat refrigerator at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. ice scoop on top of machine.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knife on top of reach in.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. bracelets while cooking food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Until repaired, Facility must use paper service or run dishes through dish machine and do a final sanitation rinse in triple sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. ceiling leaking / dripping condensation in dining room.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. storage room entrance , peeling off
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. storage room, tiles falling.
  • Light not functioning. dish area.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. buckets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food [eggs]stored over ready-to-eat food [chopped washed onions]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.Heat strip not turning black on plate surface.NOTE:Until repaired either use paper service or after wash cycle in dishmachine sanitize by hand in last compartment of triple sink with sanitizier of 50 to 100 ppm chlorine.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on cook and meat refrigerators.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in mens restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 door refrigerator for waffle batter..
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in 3 door refrigerator.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods [smoked bacon] and steak.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Beef above pork and chicken adjacent to beef in meat refrigerator.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on meat refrigerator.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/20/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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