Waffle House #1289, 334 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #1289
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 334 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
License #: 2612605
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • 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. In back kitchen by steam table.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket by front counter 0 ppm.
  • 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 in container above cookline. Corrected manager marked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Chicken over eggs, corrected manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At warewashing sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. By warewashing.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At arrival sink in back kitchen 76° corrected maintenance adjusted water over 100°. **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Pan in drawer as clean **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Front counter
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. O ppm, front counter
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, front counter **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. To grab cheese **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw hamburger over raw bacon and pork chops in 3 door cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. All **Repeat Violation**
2/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing last page of previous report.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine. Upper part in front of ice shield.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of soiled water. 3 door cooler at cook line.
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. Ryan. Picture of manager certificate sent. **Corrected On-Site**
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sausage gravy cooked yesterday afternoon, temperatures taken during inspection 45?F, corrective action discarded.
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink near dish area. Water still works, faucet missing.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. In hash browns in prep top cooler at cook line, corrective action removed handle.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 70?F on counter, corrective action moved to cooler, manager stated it had been out less than one hour.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over rehydrated hash browns in upright reach in cooler cook line, corrective action reused storage. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw shell eggs over raw pork, beef in upright reach in cooler, corrective action reversed storage. Also walk in cooler raw beef over raw pork. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Cheese and shell eggs, corrective action time marked.
12/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/prep table on cook line.
  • Critical - Violation: 08A-26-1 Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over salad in 3 door reach in cooler next to stove, corrective action reversed.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm, corrective action made new sanitizer at 100ppm.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner consistent with the food code. Non-handled scoop in hashbrowns on cook line, corrective action moved out of hashbrowns.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler/prep table on cook line.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Before gloves when handling food on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over salad in 3 door reach in cooler next to stove, corrective action reversed.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw beef over raw pork in upright reach in cooler next to stove, walk in cooler raw beef over raw pork, corrective action reversed.
7/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in potentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a container. In cheese at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No current 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. All certificates expired.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler door.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 400+ ppm, bucket. Corrected On Site. 50 ppm. Repeat Violation.
3/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Establishment uses National Registry. Advised to change providers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Corrected On Site. Given signs.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Less than 20 seconds. Corrected On Site. Discussed proper procedure with manager.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 54 degrees F, ham 52 degrees F. Corrected On Site. Lid closed to prevent hot air from entering, items put on ice. Items started cooling.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. Eggs over cookline. Corrected On Site. Marked time. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw eggs over raw beef in tall reach in cooler next to flat top. Corrected On Site. Reversed storage practice. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ ppm, bucket. Corrected On Site. 70 ppm.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of lids. Corrected On Site.
8/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned and sanitized. / waffle irons.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./ shelf / back prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served./ improper documentation for fresh eggs using time for public health control.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue.water accumulation.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor./ walk in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ water pooling / accumulation of water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./ exterior / mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. umbrella stored with food inn dry storage room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label./ sanitizer.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served./ missing disposed time for fresh shell eggs. ambient temperature.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ scoop for hashed brown.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./ back & front handsink.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label./ sanitizing bucket solution. Repeat Violation.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. mgr. placed eggs in ambient temperature.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food./ prep area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue./ water pooling inside standing cooler. / near broiler.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label./ sanitizier use for wiping cloths.
1/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/13/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing foods/ employee wearing blue rubber band. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb./ exterior mop sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor./ under dishmachine.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/17/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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