Waffle House #662, 1067 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #662
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1067 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541-2901
License #: 5601824
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 08/01/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor underneath cookline, front counter, dishwashing machine, and cabinets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under cookline (used to store pans and utensils) soiled with accumulate food debris and grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple units. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08/01/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cover plates missing on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor by walk-in cooler. Instructed employee to cleanup. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee lunch stored on top off soda syrup boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at that opens to the outside. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in commissary. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor underneath cookline, front counter, dishwashing machine, and cabinets. **Warning**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf under cookline (used to store pans and utensils) soiled with accumulate food debris and grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup dispenser missing cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple units. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (raw shell eggs) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw ground beef patties over pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler (by ice machine). **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items (metal pan) stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Reach-in cooler by ice machine. **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • 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 documentation. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment only has certificates for James Veiux, Maria Stachler, and Daniel Ace. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair... over flat grill.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees... men's restroom.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... cup dispenser missing cover.
  • High Priority - Diced ham, cut tomato 47°... Prep cooler. Transferred to pastry cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Steak, sausage 45°, meats prep cooler. transferred to WIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit... Eggs in basket over cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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... Identified cook line meat and small prep cooler. Maintenance on site looking into.
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food... encourage frequent monitoring.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hash brown cooler inoperative... Pending disposal.
  • Basic - Meat cooler door not closing properly.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Cover to cup dispenser not attached. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Hamburgers 46°, waffle batter 48°. Product transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not 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.
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Back room cooler door not shutting properly.
  • Basic - Dusty walk in cooler ac coils.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Oil/grease drip on hood system.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair... cook line.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination... Cup dispensers missing cover.
  • Basic - Soiled waste chute compartment.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of soil in the interior of the ice machine... Upper interior.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at 175?.
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information... missing dates on several certificates.
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner... shelf over grill.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... broken tile by grill.
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... drawer cooler.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands... towels stored in.
  • Critical - Observed inaccurate gauge on dishmachine... final rinse.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... ~ 1 dozen shell eggs stored @ room temp on shelf over grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets and drawer interior edges.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... chili @ 89 f., bainmarie. Corrected On Site.
7/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... dry storage.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed liquid waste on walk-in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash posted at kitchen handsink.
  • Observed open grease receptacle lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... diced ham @ 51 f, prep cooler. Corrected On Site. Maintenace on site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in reach-in cooler... raw chicken over sausage/bacon.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler drawer edges/gaskets.
  • Critical - prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...under cook equip.
  • Critical - Observed small amount of live flies in kitchen/dine area.
10/25/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Expired employee training certificates.
  • Critical - No thermometer in milk cooler...far right on line.
  • Observed cooler door not fully closing.
  • Observed damaged hood filter...gaps.
  • Observed floor under line littered.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed personal shoes stored on supply rack...dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shell eggs @ room temperature, over grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...waffle batter @ 45, prep cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical - Prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Repeat Violation...maintenance arrived to service during inspection.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb...outside service sink. Repeat Violation.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham steak, waffle batter @ 45f., prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...do not store protein products here until serviced.
  • Critical. Observed light mildew buildup in ice machine...interior underside.
  • Observed dripping handwash sink faucet...men's room.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb...outside service sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid/door.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed fly strip over ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soil accumulated on floor under dishmachine...back side.
  • Observed ice and soil buildup on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Observed set of lights not functioning in dry storage room.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken, pork, ham @ 50 f., prep cooler. er Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk @ 49 f., pastry/salad cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hamburgers not covered...walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler drawers soiled with accumulation of food residue...all components.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of liquid residue...large cooler by ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. New manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Observed several expired training certificates.
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and interiors of grill cooler drawers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease between equipment sides.
  • Observed build-up of old food debris in trash chute interior.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed open grease dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed food scraps/soil accumulated under and behind equipment to include floor edges throughout.
  • Observed food debris / liquid waste accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
7/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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