Waffle House, 1680 Main St, Chipley, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1680 Main St, Chipley, FL 32428
License #: 7700210
Total inspections: 21
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids to cup dispensers missing food containers above waffle irons not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef patty 46° f, bacon 47° f, raw chicken 46° f. Unit blowing out 37° f. Manager stated door is opened frequently during peak breakfast hours. Instructed manager to try to minimize opening door to allow unit to properly hold food at temp. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 200 ppm
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cooler on end next to soda fountain
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler to left of cookine not maintaining food 41°f or below. Current ambient temperature of 47°f. Cooler being repaired at time of inspection. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair- under/ near dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture under dish machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer- beef patties. **Warning**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit to left of cookline: Eggs 59°f, beef 57°f, chicken 55°f. Food not out for 4 hours- employees checked temperatures less than 3 hours prior and were 41°f or below. Maintenance at establishment working on reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Food moved to other cooler until repair complete. Note: this violation must be corrected by 5/21/14. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheitin reach-in cooler to right of cookline: Waffle batter 56°f. Food not out for 4 hours, was being used and out many times. Note: this violation must be corrected by 5/21/14. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit: Chicken 44°f, steak 44°f,ham 46°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Maintenance employee adjusted thermostat and cooler running 38°f at end of inspection. Note: this violation must be corrected by 5/21/14. **Warning**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler- bags of nouget.
  • Basic - Clean utensils, bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on cookline.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose in container of standing water.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- observed cut lettuce in open top cooler at 50°f. Food not out for 4 hours. Employee lowered amount of food held and placed in cooler to cool. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reachin cooler- waffle batter 45°f. Moved to freezer to cool. Food not out for 4 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined- shell eggs. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over hash browns.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler drawer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen.
12/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over ready to eat ham.
8/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing. No self-closing devise installed on rest room doors.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE
  • OBSERVED PAN STACKED NOT AIR-DRIED IN KITCHEN
  • OBSERVED SOILED AC VENT WITH DUST IN LOBBY
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BY ICE MACHINE
  • Critical - OBSERVED WAFFLE BATTER AT 46 ?F IN REACH-IN COOLER
  • Critical - OBSERVED WASH AND RINSE GAUGE ON DISHMACHINE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY
  • Critical - OBSERVED WATER STANDING IN BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH SANITIZER AT 200+ - COS
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Leaking in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed cook don clean gloves, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Ladies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for dumping drinkS in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. reachin cooler
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed ceramic customer service plates stored not protected... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind/under food prep equip...
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of thawed water residue...from hash browns.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers...coffee cup stirage trays...stains/debris buildup.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored...old Lysol spray bottle not disposed of... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Soiled cloths apron not stored properly... Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications... Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
12/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 17-03-1 Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Hashbrowns
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by approximately 5 live roaches found in kitchen. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 2-18-11.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Kitchen cleaner.
  • Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Roach spray for household use only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Observed a case of crackers stored on floor in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed employee don clean gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bowl with no handles used to dispense pickles.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Reachin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler has mold like substance around gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed scrubbie stored on clean dishes at front line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed napkins stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roaches on premises.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under cook line.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Lobby
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Front counter.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
  • Critical. Observed flammables and debris stored in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Robin is from the Marianna store filling in for Rebecca who is out sick. She did not have a copy of her manger certification.
9/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over bacon and beef in reachin cooler at front line.
  • Critical. Observed a 50lb bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered gravy at front counter.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook restocked loaves of bread and went straight to restocking cheese without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dry hands on clothes/apron after washing. Cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touching cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cook
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service napkins stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
6/7/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Glass front reachin cooler holds milk.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Glass front reachin cooler holds milk.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef over pork in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pork and beef over orange juice in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed water heater leaking.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. 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. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4-11-10.
2/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented can of hamburger dill pickle slices.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in the ice bin on the front line.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the low boys reachin cooler on the cook line.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket needs cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on the three doors reachin cooler on the front line needs cleaning.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees on the front line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the men's restroom.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/22/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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