Waffle House, 5737 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5737 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
License #: 6802642
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs and then touched ice scoop to get ice for basted eggs without washing hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action taken. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in 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. Sandwich cooler next to grill **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of waffle scraps around waffle cookers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, racks in upright reach in cooler near ice machine rusty.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
11/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair over soda pump station.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage room.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, wire racks over three compartment sink rusty.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair, door trim missing on door to dry storage room.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location, K-class extinguisher on floor in kitchen.For reporting purposes only.
6/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair over soda pump station, water damage.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in drawer at cookline with food debris inside.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, hand wash sink covered with box. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information, some employee training out of date.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.Dishmachine does not turn heat strip black, less than 160?F. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing rinse until Dishmachine repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing over ice machine exposing dirty insulation.
  • Light not functioning overhead in dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink near three compartment sink with trays in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Several ceiling tiles missing in dining room and numerous water stains on tiles.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached at outside mop sink.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm. Corrected On Site.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Dishmachine using hot water to sanitize and does not reach 160 degrees. Three compartment sink must be used for sanitizing rinse of all utensils/dishes and equipment.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink in kitchen and at front counter lacking proper hand drying provisions, no paper towels available for use. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on gaskets of upright reachin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, rain water leaking from roof onto dining room floor near window.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, water leaking fron ceiling onto floor near front counter.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cheese in upright reachin cooler in storage room.
  • Critical - Two large bags of head lettuce in upright reachin cooler in storage room is rotted. See stop sale order. Corrected On Site.
6/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of waffle scraps around waffle makers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered bacon in upright reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in dry storage room has flaking paint.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Dishmachine booster heater does not work properly, all dishes are santized with chlorine solution of 100ppm in the three compartment sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front counter. Corrected On Site.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1.20A-04-1 Food contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Heat test strip failed to turn color indicating utensil surface failed to reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Dishwash machine thermometers inoperable and no manual warewashing setup or occurring at time of callback.
11/28/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Critical - Electrical switch missing cover plate in dry storage room. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized. Dishmachine uses hot water for sanitizing rinse and does not reach 160F degrees. This violation also occurred on 6/13/11 inspection report.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Dishmachine using hot water for sanitizing rinse does not reach 160F degrees during rinse step as indicated by THERMOLABEL temperature test tape. Dishmachine failed temperature tests four times during inspection. This dishmachine also failed temperature tests during previous inspection on 6/13/11. Establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing rinse until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. Metal container of condiments setting on handwash sink bowl at front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container of condiments setting on handwash sink bowl at font counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire rack in upright reach in cooler near ice machine are rusty.
  • Observed two boxes of drink cups stored on floor in dry storage room.
9/15/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized, dishmachine hot water sanitizing cycle not reaching 160 degrees F. Maintenance man called, three compartment sink to be used for sanitizing until unit repaired.
  • Observed dust debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mop bucket bracket in handwash sink near three compartment sink.
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers over cookline.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in women's bathroom.
  • Observed build-up of dust on utensil holder across from cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on reachin cooler gaskets.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint handling food.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, box of drink cups on floor in storage room.
3/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, gravy in steam table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue in crevise inside doors.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb faucet in hot water heater room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's bathroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers over cookline.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Clothes on food storage racks in storeroom. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, wire racks over three compartment sink rusted.
  • Critical. Observed interior of dessert reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in drawers with food debris around doors at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's bathroom .
  • Observed debris accumulated on floor behind soda syrup boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning correctly in dry storeroom , dead lizard inside cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine at 200ppm in wiping cloths bucket . Corrected On Site.
7/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation and failed to wash hands when changing sanitary gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair rusty rack upright reach-in cooler near juice machine.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in reachin drawer with food debris at cookline .
  • Observed debris accumulated on water heater closet floor - leaves.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation. In mop bucket. Corrected On Site.
3/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Containers of gravy and chili in upright reachin cooler next to ice machine .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation changed sanitary gloves and failed to properly wash hands between sanitary glove change. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, back door has rusty hole.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on waffle maker in back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on outside faucet with hose attachted .
  • Light not functioning in storage room.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. In mop bucket .
11/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in kitchen .
9/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets worn and torn on upright reachin cooler next to grill.
  • Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Tor and worn gaskets on hashbrown reachin cooler .
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, access panel loose and open under soda dispenser .
  • Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Violation: 37-09-1 Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. North wall next to reachin freezer is rough with peeling paint.
  • Critical. Violation: 45-38-2 Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in kitchen .
7/29/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half creamer at 50 degrees F in two door reachin salad cooler. Other cooling units available for use. Unit not to be used until repaired to maintain foods at 41 degrees F or below. This violation must be corrected by : 7/29/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Falf and half creamer in reachin salad cooler at 50 degrees F. Stop sale issue on approximately 2 pounds of half and half creamer. Other cooling units available for use. This violation must be corrected by : 7/29/09.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of hashbrown on floor in storeroom .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Tor and worn gaskets on hashbrown reachin cooler .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Gaskets worn and torn on upright reachin cooler next to grill.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, access panel loose and open under soda dispenser .
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer in back soiled with accumulation of food residue and ice.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. North wall next to reachin freezer is rough with peeling paint.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not fully charged. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in kitchen .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/09.
  • Critical. No Certified Food Manager for establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/09.
  • Critical. No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/09.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location. This violation must be corrected by : 9/28/09.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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