Waffle House #54, 4271 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #54
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4271 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
License #: 2600627
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under grill, and next to trash in cabinet
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Above soda syrup, mgr discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. A little bit of sanitizer, towel not covered with solution, employee brought new solution **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at front counter, employee changed solution **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Changed gloves without washing hands from raw shelled eggs and then cheese, explained to him, he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. On eggs, mgr put time **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw hamburger on shelf above raw pork, 4 door upright cooler by cook line, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On lid at flip top cooler, interior, front counter
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rack in front of it, back kitchen , mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Interior bottom, 2 doors upright, front counter area by office
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen, mgr got a roll **Corrected On-Site**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Pitcher with sugar on shelf by front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked egg then grabbed bread **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 55° cheese, ham, cut tomato, cut lettuce, canned mushroom, in prep reach in unit, corrective action: iced down
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 118-130° grits in back kitchen warmer, corrective action: turned warmer higher
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage patties over ham in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 400 ppm chl
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
4/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in pitcher **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak over ham in reach in cooler cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. By coffee on shelf at front donter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Liquid on bottom from hash brown
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. 2 mgr here and fmc in another stores
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. Mgr William arrived
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. Sink across from office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a paper towel/cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • 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. Eggs on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee's open drink stored on hand wash sink across from office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of standing water. Water draining from hash brown containers in reach in cooler next to cook line. **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. Provided form at the licensing inspection but operators failed to fill it out. **Corrected On-Site**
4/18/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/18/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - License is expired and is more than 60 after expiration date. Owner paid fee informed me that he made called Tallahassee and made the payment.
  • 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. Minimum requirement for rinse cycle is 180?F, machine was only able to reach 172?F-175?F. New temp 183?F. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, rear handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided for newer employees . All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, sliding door cooler- door doesn't seal tightly.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor, bag of onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, cheese, milk, creamers. Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in use tea urn. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, 2 items . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Second and Third shift cooks (in charge) not certified after 30 days of employment.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/8/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Suggested dot stickers marked with time on container of cheese and waffle batter as mgr. stated employees had trouble keeping log. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 47 degrees F. Cheese 50 F. Waffle batter 45 degrees F. Chicken 46 degrees. Cheese 47 degrees F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, sausage gravy. Corrected On Site by mgr. Removed double pan, added more water to steam unit.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Home depot bucket for ice.
  • Observed old food residue stuck to clean dishware/utensils, egg whipping cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler by griddle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, egg whip has dried white residue on it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, all egg metal cups have thick build up inside.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Up date certifications, remove those no longer employed. 8 current certifications, approximately 8 more to certify.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public control with no time marking. Shell eggs- corrected on site. Waffle batter- not using time. Cheese, not using time. see comments
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees F. Ham - 47 and cheese slices 50 -on prep top, waffle batter 45 and cheese slices 47- in reach in coolers.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Shell eggs, waffle batter, cheese. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, back reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. In basket, Over grill with ambient air 71 degrees F.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, various items. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over biscuits in back reach in. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed used cut cardboard used as a food-contact surface for bacon.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, rear handwashing sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation, back door left open.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Using Raid household spray inside establishment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, wet towels over 200 ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Food Service Manager not certified after 30 days of employment, Melissa. Scheduled 6/8 at St. Augustine store.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided since 10/09. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
6/1/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/24/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served, eggs, waffle batter and hashbrowns. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, eggs over margarine in reach-in. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, working with food, equipment and/or utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits, eggs shelf above grill.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, in storage room.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers at front counter.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, cups. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by mop head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Ceiling tile/vent missing in storage room. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper cover above food prep station.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Corrected On Site.
1/21/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed tiles missing at triple sink.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, water jug.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, items above 41 degrees, ham and hashbrowns. Manager discarded.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, next to grill and batter cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 08/14/2009.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, located in rear of cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit, eggs over bacon and sausage, eggs over milk in rear reach-in.. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, steaks over margarine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl used to dispense ready-to-eat food, onions in reach-in.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without changing gloves and washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours, waffle batter scraper.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue, front counter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, all front counter coolers. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface, shelves above grill.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in women's restroom.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, near triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 2 dead roach on premises. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roaches found in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed tiles missing at triple sink.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, sanitizers strored with sugar at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, chlorine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitizer.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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