Whataburger, 4450 E Hwy 20, Niceville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHATABURGER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4450 E Hwy 20, Niceville, FL 32579
License #: 5603020
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 3/3/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Flatware in storage room not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger 51°f cooked sausage 51°f in upright cooler cookline for less than 4 hours. Items were moved to another unit.
  • Intermediate - Upright cooler 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. Door will not stay closed, therefore cannot get an accurate temperature.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, food in prep area handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, prep handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. (Filters over both flat grill stations)
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. (In walk-in cooler)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal pans stacked wet)
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. (Ice stored in bulk bin on counter not covered)
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. (Case of foam cups)
  • 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. (Fan guard in RIC that hold grilled chicken breasts soiled)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (Sink next to drive-thru area)
5/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. (Above fryers - missing one side) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute on self-service drink machine soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. (At drive through dispensing unit)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (In prep area)
3/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable... damaged/broken tile by fryers and cook line.
  • Critical - No located thermometer in line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed damaged center hood filter, missing rear baffle... fry station.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed moderately soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
  • Observed small cooler under counter needs defrosting.
10/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed bulk ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination...plastic "to go" containers in back of food prep area on S S shelf.
3/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover clooged with food and debris...clogged???
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...men's restroom...
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...under/behind oil fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface...mop sink...
  • Critical - Observed small amount of live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
10/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...(x2).
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface...in general...
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed employees NOT washing hands on a regular basis. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...minor trash and debris behind and under equip.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of minor food residue.
3/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin cooler, lettuce pickles.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walkin freezer, grilled chicken. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Employee not following establishment's approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food. AOP states to wash hands(not only sanitize) after touching raw to ready to eat, touching face, wiping hands on apron.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, braclets.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee touched face, hair, and apron.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handling raw hamburger to cooked hamburger and cheese.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, hair pulled to side and employee bagged orders.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, scraper on cookline.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements, handwashing procedures.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...up front serve cooler...
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...bacon in RIC
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed liquid floor waste leakage from behind ice machine.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area...beef patties in cooker
  • Critical. Observed (x2) live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor...under/around deep oil fryers...
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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