Whataburger, 4983 Hwy 90, Pace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHATABURGER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4983 Hwy 90, Pace, FL 32571
License #: 6701274
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler: sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair: operator has already ordered replacement.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food: ring, watch. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container: scoop in sausage crumbles in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled utensil: color-coded spatulas reversed on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged: par-cooked chicken tenders and fish patties above fries. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: ice deflector.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin: drive-thru. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: chunks of lettuce in handwash sink by salad prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Air conditioning vent covers had minor accumulation of mold-like substance in dining room and kitchen/back storage area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has minor accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, biscuits. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee used sani wipes instead of washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, dishpit. **Corrected On-Site**
8/22/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen and dining area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
7/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on counter under the toaster unit.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container (scoop handle in sausage crumbles inside walk-in cooler). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved near the walk-in freezer.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under fry station and reach-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed liquid egg product held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (not in cooler). Do not use.
  • Observed soil/stains/slime accumulated in kitchen floor drains under the Handwash sink, 3-compartment sink, cookline.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food (liquid eggs) held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
10/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable - broken floor tiles near dishwash area.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer blade (rotary type).
  • Observed floor and wall junctures with broken cove tiles under the oven area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (pre-portioned sauces) held using time as a public health control with a time marking that exceeds the 4 hour limit marked @ 5:11am, still available at 12:21pm. Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soil/grease accumulated in kitchen floor drain under the 3 CS.
1/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food (partial carton of liquid eggs) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site (discarded on site).
  • Observed soil build-up accumulated in the kitchen floor drain under the 3CS.
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust (drip from walk-in cooler condenser is dripping on bphamburger patties. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed electrical system in disrepair - 1 phase of 3-phase power is down, being worked by Gulf Power. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. 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 (scoop handle in sausage crumbles). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in one walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (gravy). Product was changed out immediately. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination (external storage room with door open during rainy, inclement weather). Corrected On Site.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee foods stored in a prohibited area-not segregated from resale product of the restaurant.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually (last review was on 4/1/09).
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Waste water drain not properly cleaned under the 3CS.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor behind/under grill area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle under the front counter.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
7/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening (half gallon milk).
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in small cooler under front counter.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually (last date was 4/1/09).
  • Observed manager with no hair restraint preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed cove tiles near walk-in missing.
  • Critical. Proof of required employee training lacking on two current employees. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen (biscuits). Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer. 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container (scoop handle touching sausage crumbles). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler at prep line icing up.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable-broken fllor tiles at fry station.
7/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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