Waffle House #522, 26550 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE #522
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 26550 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
License #: 1800648
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Frontline drawers.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In backroom RIC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 4-doorRIC.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer towels in front counter HWS. **Corrected On-Site**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Leaking AC unit damaged ceiling tile. District manager states entire ceiling will be replaced soon.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple locations. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 2 employees wearing multiple rings and a watch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on back room floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple locations. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.shelled eggs over open container of shredded cheese and produce. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee serving food without hair fully tied back. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution in bucket too strong. Over 300 ppm one bucket other bucket 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shelled eggs 46°F waffle batter containing egg product 46°F. Manager moved food to a different cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. On mop sink faucet outside. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand by three compartment sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Waffle batter which contain egg product. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Reach in cooler 50°F. Maintenance said unit froze up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In hallway with a leak dripping thru.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front counter by silverware and by shelf in front of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution under the maximum concentration allowed. 10ppm **Corrected On-Site**
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet broken 3 compartment sink
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
10/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.observed heavy water calcification in interior of dishwasher
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.observed butter stotred in contact with raw sausage in 4 dr delfield
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.observed inside lights in storeroom
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.observed missing by rear can wash
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed waffle station unclean
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repairobserved hard water deposit inside dishmachine
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed a box of trash on top of handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.observed current license not displayed
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed waffle station unclean
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.observed ice tea container with a black buildup in intee
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed unclean ac vents in unit upon callback center vent unclean with accumulation dust and condensation visable on center vent directlty above kitcken line
  • Critical - Violation: 28-02-1 Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.observed condensation dripping from 2 a/c vent on kitchen line upon reinspection vent on end of line corrected .center vent still has visable water and dust accumulation on vent exterior
10/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.observed condensation dripping from 2 a/c vent on kitchen line
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.observed unclean ac vents in unit
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.observed unclean cutting board in storage area
8/12/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. 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. Corrected On Site.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ham at 49f Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.observed hard water build up in dishmachine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.above hws
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. waffle station
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed ham @ 45f and batter@44fmoved to proper refridgeration Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.observedbag of onions on floor Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dishmachine interior exterior
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. can wash location
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
11/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. by 3 comp sink
8/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delfield unit housing no phf
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. interior of dishwasher
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. waffle station
  • Drain cover(s) missing. bu hor water heater
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed milk@45f in delfield 1dr by countertop
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pot salad 42f in 3 dr delfield by ice machine
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delfield 1dr by countertop
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. delfield 3dr by ice machine
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. tomatoes in prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. stored with condiments on front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. front line
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine bin.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chili holding at 52 degrees F. in prep area cooler. Corrected On Site. product discarded.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. prep area cooler holding at 52 degrees F.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline cooler
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. front counter
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. grill station
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. dish area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. cleaner stored with bread at front counter
9/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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