Waffle House #508, 2065 Sw Hwy 484, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #508
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2065 Sw Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473
License #: 5201027
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
09/26/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED .
  • Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans, plan review application and payment for plan review to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 1940 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer added in rear area through dry storage entrance .
07/25/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Front area and above triple sink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine.
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket in dry storage . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Three door unit
  • High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Chef at cook line .
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bacon stored on cardboard in reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken over raw pork in front prep cooler .
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shell egg in reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/20/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sand which in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Shoes, socks and pocketbook stored above and next to sugar packages and lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer _ all products not commercially packaged. Raw chicken over ham. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drain in restroom .Waste water collecting onto floor after toilet was flushed. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Boric acid stored next to sugar packages . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front service area . **Warning**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/8/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of shortening stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Warning**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham, Cheese, Waffle Batter, and Hashbrowns 50-54? in salad bar cooler **Warning**
  • 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. Salad Bar Cooler. Ambient Air at 50?. See 3A violation for temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in triple sink area. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
4/30/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Iodine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Shortening in storage area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese at 46F in frontline draw cooler. Operator placed cheese in reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Eggs at grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back hand sink lacking drying provisions .
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemical spray bottle sitting inside hand sink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Back hand sink .
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms .
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by empty boxes . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham on cookline at 49 F and hash browns at 47 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink hot water knob inoperable .
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Bach handsink . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided @ back handsink due to inoperable knob .
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restroom .
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Hand sink hot water knob inoperable .
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink faucet leaking .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb by the front sink . Corrected On Site.
8/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Restrooms . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice tea on the counter .
  • Plumbing improperly installed. Back sink hot water knob inoperable .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.Cut vegetables incorrectly dated . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Carton of cooking oil on storage room floor . Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cold holding food drawer not closing tightly .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue/water splash on counter . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hot water at handsinks not reaching 100 F . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Front area .
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. Five major foodbourne illnesses . Corrected On Site.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/15/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chili inside cooler not date marked .
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container belOw service counter not labeled /identified .
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese & hash browns on top section of the reach in cooler holding at 46/47 F . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Beverages ,ice dumped out at the hand sink.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. Below the electric panel .
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4/18/10. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese holding at 58 F , dischared , hash browns at 46 . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of lime deposits inside .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Faucet/handle inoperable at the back hand sink .
  • Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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