Waffle House, 30481 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 30481 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34602
License #: 3700298
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Vent covers dusty
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front hand sink
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **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. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Form emailed to operator
08/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 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 - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.Thermometer in cooler - back storeroom reading 26° f @ 39° f
4/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/3/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Temperature of diced ham, batter in. Lift top cooler at cooks line 48 f Temperature of raw chicken in bottom of tall cooler to the right of cooks line 48 f.Pork 49 f **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
9/25/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lid missing on take-out cup dispenser . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Temperature of diced ham, batter in. Lift top cooler at cooks line 48° f Temperature of raw chicken in bottom of tall cooler to the right of cooks line 48° f.Pork 49° f **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Ambient air temperature in lift top cooler, tall upright cooler at cooks line 48° f. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Metal stem-type thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.Probe thermometer reading 24° f @ 32° f. **Corrected On-Site** **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**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter to ice machine dated 4/16/12. please replace and date mark filters at least once a year. **Warning**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/30/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Inside garbage cabinet next to SANDWHICH board. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids missing on cup dispensers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Ham in top portion of lift top cooler 48? f. Lid left open for service. **Warning**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Please note: Repeat violation within a twelve month period will result in the filing of an administrative complaint(fine) against the licensee.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Cooling coils on dessert case. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in reach in cooler at cooks line - ham 50 degrees,batter 49 degrees F. Move phf to alternate refrigeration, do not use cooler until capable of holding food at 41 degrees F. or below. This violation must be corrected by : 9/05/12.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. 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. Please note: Repeat violation within a twelve month period will result in the filing of an administrative complaint(fine) against the licensee.
9/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark obsErved on water filter to ice machine. Please replace and date mark filter at least once a year.
3/19/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature of soup in reach in dessert case.Potentially hazardous food moved to working cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 3/16/12.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Refrigerated dessert case. This violation must be corrected by : 3/16/12..
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark obsErved on water filter to ice machine. Please replace and date mark filter at least once a year.
  • Violation: 25-04-1 Observed single-service items stored on floor.
3/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Refrigerated dessert case. This violation must be corrected by : 3/16/12..
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature of soup in reach in dessert case.Potentially hazardous food moved to working cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 3/16/12.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark obsErved on water filter to ice machine. Please replace and date mark filter at least once a year.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Interior lining coming off dessert case.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Baskets of eggs stored above cartons of milk inside reach in cooler.
  • Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Piece of asphalt missing at bottom of handicapped ramp .
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark observed on water filter to ice machine. Please replace and date mark water filters at least once a year.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water leaking from around door frame of front door - collecting on tiles.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs on top shelf of dEssert case above small container of lemons. 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date mark on water filter to main ice machine. Please replace and date mark water filters at least once a year.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Rinse temperature only reaching 140 degrees F . Please note: Repeat violation within twelve months will result in the filing of an administrative complaint against the licensee.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster. Allows insectsr, rodents to enter. Repeat Violation.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Rinse temperature only reaching 140 degrees F . Please note: Repeat violation within twelve months will result in the filing of an administrative complaint against the licensee.
  • Violation: 33-11-1 Missing drain plug at dumpster. Allows insectsr, rodents to enter. Repeat Violation.
  • Violation: 33-16-1 Observed open dumpster lid. (dumpster placed too close to enclosure by refuse company to close lid.)
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Emily Coleman manager on duty. Please fax copy of certificate to 813 233 2908 attn: D GLENN This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Allows insectsr, rodents to enter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Emily Coleman manager on duty. Please fax copy of certificate to 813 233 2908 attn: D GLENN This violation must be corrected by : 3/28/11.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of trash cabinet at cooks line needs cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. (dumpster placed too close to enclosure by refuse company to close lid.)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food temperature in cooler at cooks line cheese 46, ham 48 degreees F. This violation must be corrected by : 1/26/11.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Rinse temperature only reaching 140 degrees F . Please note: Repeat violation within twelve months will result in the filing of an administrative complaint against the licensee.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
1/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature of portion cups of half and half in refrigerated pie case 47 degrees F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Ambient air temperature in top section of refrigerated pie case 61 degrees F. (dairy products removed, no longer being used to store potentially hazardous foods.) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Door on cooler at east end of front counter held closed with rubber band.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Moisture inside cooler in dry storeroom collecting into buckets.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Collecting in bottom of cooler holding half and half.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens and ladies bathrooms need signs.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster. Allows insects,rodents to enter .
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine....for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 2GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR REACH IN BACK ROOM
  • 10 SINGLE SERVICE NOT PROTECTED. TO GO CUP DISPENSER LID MISSING.
8/31/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....creamers and desserts in desserts reach in cooler at froht line.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....desserts reach in cooler at front line at 48F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....cooks in reach in cooler on front line at 49F.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures....egg cooler in back room at 48F.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair....door to cooks line reach in cooler does not close properly.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair....reach in cooler in back room.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface...Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface....under cutting board 9n ckk line station.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination....to go cups dispensers missing top lids.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees....mens room.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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