Waffle House, 11185 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11185 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
License #: 6214490
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.(plates)
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0ppm ) **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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. (6 down cooks line)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(diced ham 57°F, hash brown 49°F, )items moved to cool quickly
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. (Chemicals at front hand wash sink near Dish Machine ) **Corrected On-Site**
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Debris and water standing on cooks line.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing sprayer in handsink
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Strip did not turn
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. (Paper towels)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Open bags of ice in freezer stored on floor)
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven.(under flat top on cooks line)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours.
  • Basic - Old labels on containers.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(egg cooler next to cooks line)
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.( cook cracks eggs then buttered toast to serve) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler.(meat over reconstituted hash browns ) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
10/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair at dish machine area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom.
  • Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Supplies stored on top of gas water heater. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cook with no hair restraint.
  • Observed drinking cup stored under coffee station with condensation inside cups.
  • Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled with food debris and dirt.
  • Observed gaskets on pull out cooler on cooks line soiled with old food build up and in disrepair.
  • Observed hole in wall in men bathroom near toilet.
  • Observed hood suppression system area soiled with grease build up.
  • Critical - Observed inside ice machine with slime build up from refrigeration unit in walk in freezer.COS
  • Observed leaking drain pipe on dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed no covered trash respetical in women bathroom.
  • Observed no drain plug on dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign in women bathroom.
  • Critical - Observed no hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink on front counter.
  • Observed soiled gaskets on up right reach in cooler new cooks line.
  • Observed utensiles in pull out storage drawer under cooks station soiled with grease build up.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitized solution in between use on cooks line and new toaster.
  • Critical - Obsesrved pooled water inside up right 3 door reach in cooler near cooks line.COS
11/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.in kitchen area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.touching toast Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw hambugers stored over steak in ach in cooler Corrected On Site.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/25/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in upright coolers] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[rear of kitchen/next to 3 compartment sink]
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.[above cookline] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[employee reported for work and proceeded to work behind the front counter without washing hands] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[under all shelving,equipment and counters] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[employee/manager handling raw eggs and beef on cookline while touching ready-to-eat foods{ham,onions, and toast}with bare hands] Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright coolers/bottom of equipment ]
  • Observed reach-in/upright cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[on table -top condiment holders]
2/2/2012Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/13/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 20B-03-1 Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Repeat Violation.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in upright coolers]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease.[hood filters]
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.[employee handling/prepping salad] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.[soiled apron stored on table top next to clean bowls and cups] 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. Repeat Violation.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in upright]
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.{COOKLINE/DISHMACHINE AREA} Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed empolyee wash hands with no hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Person in charge failed to insure employees are properly sanitizing equipment.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.{FLOOR DRAIN ON COOKLINE NOT ADEQUATELY DRAINING } 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.{GREATER THAN 300 PPM} Corrected On Site.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.[walkin cooler]
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in coolers]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.[walkin cooler fan guard]
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.[walkin cooler under shelves]
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.[final rinse guage not functioning properly]
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 5/25/2011.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.[shell eggs]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[between use of gloves] Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.[rusted shelving in upright coolers]
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.[hws near 3cs]
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.{3cs area] Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
1/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.{TOO STRONG } Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.{INSIDE CABINETS}
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.{CUP DISPENSER } Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.[reachin ]
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.[rear hws] Corrected On Site.
7/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw tomato stored on cases of raw whole shell eggs in walkin cooler.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.Ice scoop at ice machine not protected.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Top of ice machine above access door
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Plateware on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Triple warewashing sink.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.Mens restroom door unable to self close due to inability to clear floor tiles in hallway.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cook line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.Dry storage area.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.Back room warewashing area observed ceiling tiles seperated frome ceiling and under pair.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name or expiration date.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.Server using plastic cup to scoop ice.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.end of cook line.
  • Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.Under 160
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.Caps missing on cup dispensers.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.Cook line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.DRy storage. Corrected On Site.
8/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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