Waffle House, 3500 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3500 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32311
License #: 4703159
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened can of red bull within reach in cooler near office. Observed opened drink stored over shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed at reach in cooler at end of cookline where meatroducts are held.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves and engaged in food prep at cookline, crack raw shell eggs and then plate prepared scrambled eggs touching clean dishes and single service jelly without changing gloves and washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Under cooking equipment at cook line.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At server station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Sausage patties. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes at cook line held at 46°f, manager moved product to reach in cooler, bringing temperature to 40°f. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At server station. **Corrected On-Site**
5/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gallon of milk at 45° in Delfield reach in cooler next to coffee machine. Manager voluntarily disposed of milk. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce at 45° in Delfield reach in cooler next to coffee machine. Manager voluntarily disposed of lettuce. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed scrub pad stored in basin of handwash sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed white milky substance in unlabeled purple bottle underneath table next to ice machine. Manager poured out substance. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Cooler to the left of cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on the sides. Pink mold like substance on white plastic shield in ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Handwash sink in back kitchen area across from 3 compartment sink maxed out at 90°. Management said the repairman is on site now and they will get him to look at the sink.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. White buckets above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On biscuit box.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. All along cook line.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby, and Brillo pad left on hand sink near three compartment sink.
4/16/2013Routine - 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. Milk in reach in cooler near kitchen door, not date labeled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Located in rear kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing blue liquid. **Corrected On-Site**
12/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical - Employee not following establishment's approved TPHC Procedure for shell eggs on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed pooled water in reach-in cooler shelves.
8/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. IN PREP AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty pans.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. ON REACHIN COOLERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. 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. WAITRESS USED CUP TO SCOOP ICE.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES IN WALKIN COOLER.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. ON REACHIN COOLER TO THE LEFT OF FLAT TOP GRILL.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
6/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime under soda dispenser. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Electrical outlet covered with grease.
  • Critical - Observed food in holding unit/dry storage area not in a container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in wiping bucket . Corrected On Site.
1/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Sanitizing concentration
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical - Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
  • Critical - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Delfield reach in cooler shelves are rusted and flaking.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Final rinse reading 120 F on the gauge.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; under cook line reach in cooler in which waffle batter is stored.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in drawers soiled with food debris; under cook line.
  • Critical - Observed employee beverage containers over food items in reach in coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Shell eggs above cook line basket at room temperature, 75 F. for 15 minutes. Time as a Public Health Control explained on page 22 of Waffle House Way manual. 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.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Egg basket at cook line less than two hours, not time marked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface; area around soda fountain has odor.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Ice scoop stored touching wall. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb in water heater room.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in soda area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Soap on food shelf, cooking oil on bleach shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Egg basket at cook line not time marked as stated per Waffle House procedures.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site with ice calibration.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food; raw chicken stored over ready to eat sliced turkey in wa in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Server touching the top of ready to eat waffle to pick something off of it. This violation must be corrected by : 6/3/10.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Manager buttering toast and handling sliced cheese with bare hands. This violation must be corrected by : 6/3/10.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rubber band on wrist while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Gloved hands cracking raw eggs, followed by touching clean plates and then buttering toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Manager washing hands for five seconds before donning gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage (Red Bull) in reach in cooler adjacent to food containers.
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets at Delfield two door at cook line.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mounted mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; dustpans.
  • Observed build-up of food debris nonfood-contact surface; under griddle.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers soiled with food debris, under cook line.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Large gap at threshold of rear exit door in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under dish machine area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under cook line.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in bleach water and soap mixture.
  • Critical. Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires; taped at mounted mixer. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored around water heater. Paint can. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.kitchen Corrected On Site.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.door
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.chli splatters on coffee cups
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.under dishwash machine
9/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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