Waffle House #43, 509 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #43
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 509 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3901043
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler on line and in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In dry storage area **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. Back prep table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cooler line **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Large back reach in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live small fruit flies in dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped tomatoes 44° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.chili **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing, container lid stored in back employee hand wash sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent **Warning**
09/23/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of reach in coolers
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Fruit flies
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand washing , Bleach stored in sink as well as wiping clothes
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
3/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage area
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Front reach in cooler
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.not consistent
8/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of equipment
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Basic - Employee drink stored in reach in cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of pickle slices
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over batter
  • Intermediate - Interior of refrigerator soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Batters.
4/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs over produce. 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.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. tile broken on cookline.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on shelf on cookline.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. employee used cup as scoop to get ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair door on reachin cooler not closing completely near orange juice machine.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. knife stored under toaster.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. waffle iron stored on floorr under 3 comp sink .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. next to 3 comp . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. can of jalapenos.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant in large reachin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over hashbrowns in egg cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. egg liquid buildup inside egg cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. mop sink not draining .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in large reachin cooler .
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back employee handwash sink .
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. coffee.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Employee hygiene
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
3/24/2011Routine - 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.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over tomatoes.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go lids, under counter area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by mop and bucket .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front employee handwash sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. on cooks line.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. lawn equipment , dry storage .
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored in an unapproved container. For reporting purposes only. gas can in dry storage area.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. can of mushroom pieces.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. pork chops.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.at cooks line.
  • 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.
  • Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. green wash pads.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. inside large reachin cooler in dry storage area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted .
  • Critical. Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. hot water hard to turn on.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. water leaking under front employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
3/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drains of establishment. on cooks line and in back dishwash 3 comp sink area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over biscuits in reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. at back area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair reachin cooler next to grill not closing
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. at front line.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked by equipment at back area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. at front counter area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at 3 comp sink area.
  • Observed unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested. For reporting purposes only. at vack door.
  • Critical. Observed an uncovered electrical box. For reporting purposes only. by dishwasher.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/6/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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