Waffle House, 3921 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3921 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482
License #: 5200768
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/28/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine. Right hand gauge failed to move during cycle.
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature machine failed to change strip.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. On diffuser plate.
10/28/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not SANITIZING properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
  • Basic - Ice stored in ice bin not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice stored in holding bin not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
11/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline
  • Basic - Clean clothes/aprons not properly stored in clean dry place until used. Stored on top of breads on bread rack
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored under plumbing : frontline cabinet
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled container /
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At frontline
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. By three compartment sink
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Numeous
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 large dead roaches in back storage / dry goods room **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. At cookline
  • High Priority - Gravy hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90?f at frontline steamer: reheated **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • 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. See stop sale. Eggs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at 75?f ambient At cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Numeous employees at frontline
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Chemical stored over single service : rear storage
5/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperature. Delfield 3 door cooler. Ambient air at 55 degrees F. Do not use until repair is made. Warning
  • Critical - Observed no hand washing sign provided at a hand sink near back door used by food employees. Warning
  • Critical - Observed no proof of current required state approved employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired. Warning
  • Observed plated lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chili and Sausage gravy at 50 degrees F in 3 door Delfield cooler. Warning
  • Critical - Observed ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Chili dated 11/8/12. Corrected on site. Warning
11/16/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Ceiling tile missing in back room.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, put on gloves without washing hands FIRST.
  • Critical - Observed evidence of employee cigarette stored on top of BIB drink syrup. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service lids stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
6/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sink in triple sink area.
  • Observed dumpster not on proper pad.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to mop sink.
12/1/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Bottom drawer cooler with Ham inside at 49 Degrees F. Ambient Air temperature at 59 Degrees F. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, crack raw eggs then handle toast without washing hands/changing gloves.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 49 Degrees F. in bottom drawer of cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed waffle grill cleaner improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. SALT and SUGAR. Corrected On Site.
9/16/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee experiencing very ill conditions working with food, equipment and/or utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed mens bathroom facility not clean.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served. SHELLED EGGS. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic spray bottles stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing in an improper manner. Bacon.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered ice tea. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink near back door lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing sinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/7/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham at 49 Degrees F in grill prep. cooler. Steak, and Chicken at 47 Degrees F on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Grill Cooler, and Reach-In Cooler. DO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR IS MADE.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has approved Alternative Operating Procedure but unable to locate. Gloves Used.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Must use triple sink to sanitize until repair is made.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service plastic lids stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink near triple sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitize towel solution improperly stored near reach-in cooler/beverage area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize solution buckets.
4/7/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Waffle Mix. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, & Desserts in northside reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Northside Reach-In Cooler. Do Not Use Until Repair Is Made.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on reach-in cooler in poor repair.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on reach-in cooler.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/5/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/4/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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