Waffle House #1358, 145 Se Bandit St, Madison, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #1358
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 145 Se Bandit St, Madison, FL 32340
License #: 5000142
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Observed coffee filters at both coffee machines food contact surface upright and filters out of original packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed gravy at steam table with no lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed gravy held at steam table between 129-131°F.
  • 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. Observed the following training expired in October 2013: Jason Trew, Lashada Lee, Tracee Thomas, Stacy Richardson, Angela Nichols, Alicia Brown, Melissa Gilbert, jasmin Evans, Vicki Baldwin and Heather Crowther. Manager stated that some of the employees no longer work at that establishment.
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cook line.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. White plastic tubs at dish storage above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo cups at dispenser in server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, and frames. At cook line reach in coolers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cook line reach in cooler containing waffle batter.
5/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered.observed chili, gravy and oatmeal held at steam table/hot hold unit with all 3 items being uncovered.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed prepared oatmeal hot held at steam table with maximum temperature achieved being 130°F.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler: raw bacon 45°F, 46°F and pork chop 45°F. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler in food prep area: Philly steak meat 51°F, chicken 51°, pork chop 52°, raw bacon 49°.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 3 door reach in cooler at 50°F and in walk in cooler at 47°F.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in back area across from office.
12/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed shell eggs stored in bottom of reach in cooler that has leaking vent and water collected in bottom of unit. Eggs were relocated to shelf away from water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. **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 and changing gloves. Manager counseled employee. **Corrected On-Site**
9/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. White plastic tubs near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand sink In men's rest room.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Grits at steam table near dry storage held at 133°f. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink near three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. Women's room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several stored on counters throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DUST/DIRT ON CEILING TILE, LOCATED OVER TABLE AT END OF BAR AREA, FURTHEST FROM BACK KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED RESTROOM DOORS (MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) NOT SELF CLOSING
  • OBSERVED SCOOP HANDLE SUBMERGED IN HASHBROWNS, LOCATED ON COOKLINE
  • OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON COUNTER, NEAR SILVERWARE STORAGE AREA
10/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; across from office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on table in office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; hws across from office storing container lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands; storing bucket of cleaning solution.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; shell eggs over hash browns in tall reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; to go containers not inverted on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED "TO GO" CUP DISPENSER WITH NO COVER
  • Critical - OBSERVED COOK WASHING HANDS BUT NOT SPENDING ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF TIME THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE
  • OBSERVED HASBROWNS SITTING IN BUS TUB OF EXCESS WATER
  • Critical - OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DEVELOPING FILM
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN HANDWASH SINK
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP IN DISPENSER
  • Critical - OBSERVED RAID NOT APPROVED FOR USE
  • Critical - OBSERVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 10 PPM-NOT PROPER STRENGTH FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELVES DEVLOPING RUST ON RACKS
  • Critical - OBSERVED SINK BEING USED FOR OTHER THAN HANDWASHING (COS)
  • OBSTRUCTION OF AN INSPECTOR - NO ONE WITH KEYS TO ACCESS STOCKROOM/ WALK-IN COOLER
10/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed clean cups and mugs stored on a soiled tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair; Delfield three door reach in cooler shelves rusted and flaking.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; pre-made jug of chlorine bleach sanitizer exceeds 200 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice cubes with flakes of debris; in the bin closest to coffee maker.
4/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/2/2011Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee wearing bracelet during food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on omelet mixer head for unknown period of time. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed lock on exit door that requires a key, tool or special knowledge to open. For reporting purposes only. Commissary/dry storage door has bolt and padlock, with no way to unlock from the inside in case of emergency.
12/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF items in walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler. Maintenance dispatched.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; walk in cooler, exterior thermometer not functioning. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop stored on drainboard, in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cup holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in back kitchen.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust; walk in coils.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated mold-like dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher missing from designated location. Empty mount by walk in cooler. For reporting purposes only.
6/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.plastic container in reachin cooler,chicken,pork
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.shell eggs observed on shelf above cooks line 55 degree removed to cooler ,cook says been out 1 hr Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.deflector
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.backa4ea Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.front area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No placard placed near Class K portable fire extinguisher stating the fire suppression system must be activated prior to use of the portable extinguisher. For reporting purposes only.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs held above cook line on shelf. No one present able to state the length of holding in the danger zone. Corrected On Site, approximately 20 discarded.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs and milk on back prep table. Corrected On Site, refrigerated.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter stored in reach in cooler. below cook line.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, changing gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
  • Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink in back kitchen.
  • Ceiling tile missing by back exit.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in next-to-counter sanitizer bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Emergency light does not function when tested, above rear exit. For reporting purposes only.
11/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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