Waffle House #405, 40084 Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #405
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 40084 Us Hwy 19, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
License #: 6207286
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Heavy lime scale build up.
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.Heavy build up.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable,also they are chipped.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Plastic dish racks.
  • Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.back kitchen.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front line area.
  • Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.On store room shelves.
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. In dry stock. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler in dry stock area.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above 3 compartment sink.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice bucket.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Ice tea uncovered on front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In back area, single bulb not shielded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on front line that holds steaks. Interior lining of door cracking.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Reach in freezer in dry stock area.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front cooks line, cut tomatoes 63 degrees farenheit. Corrective action tomatoes thrown away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - No air gap present between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink. Hose attached to faucet at 3 compartment sink. Hose below flood rim of sink., no back flow prevention device installed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw hash browns 44 degrees farenheit, corrective action hash brown separated in to shallower pans. Diced ham 50 degrees farenheit, corrective action diced ham thrown away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Under counter up front next to hot chocolate mix, and in dry stock next to # 10 cans of food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big 5 handout given.
6/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Hash browns
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Next to coffee makers
2/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cookline
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Butter
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. Near three compartment sink
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. Near coffee area
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates, above waffle makers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Display cooler near door to back area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic cups in drink area
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. Storing sani bucket, cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Lids above three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. In mop bucket **Corrected On-Site**
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter near drink area
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. oil, cookline
  • Observed hole in wall. back room
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. back room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns, 45F, cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. display reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. hash browns in reach in cooler, next to ice machine
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at handsink, cookline
8/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back exit Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. has browns
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. storing knife, back exit Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. reach in freezer back room
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler next to ice machine Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. sani bucket
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. back room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. cookline
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on counter, cookline
3/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. hash browns
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw shell eggs over butter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. near grill
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
7/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/30/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at beverage station
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. to-go lids not inverted on shelf above waffle makers
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. wiping pan near dishmachine
1/5/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface
1/5/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • 1 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface
10/20/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. broken washing cycle measuring device Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of biscuits on shelf above waffle makers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. nonhandled container in ice, front kitchen
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine. broken wash cycle measuring device
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. final temperature to reach 180 degrees farheniet , not reaching this temperature
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. front counter area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. highchairs in dining area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups near coffee maker
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women restroom
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front and back handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/3/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw pork over water bottles, reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. plastic cup in ice bin, front kitchen 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; booster turned off Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups, front kitchen
  • Faucet/handlein disrepair at plumbing fixture. unable to turn hotwater fixture to access hotwater Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chopped ham at 52 degrees and cheese at 55 degrees by cookline Corrected On Site. moved to reachin cooler drawer
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachincooler across from front handsink
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. tea in dispenser , counter at beverage station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. on shelf by utensils front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. across from office Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic cups at front counter
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. back storage room
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. double door [thaw] reachin cooler back storage room
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in outside storage room, hotwater, gas heater ventilation piping detached
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/24/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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