Waffle House, 1939 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1939 W Tennessee St, Tallahassee, FL 32304
License #: 4702639
Total inspections: 26
Last inspection: 08/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair- several near cook line.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination- no lid on single service drink cup holder. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets- cook line unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue- reach-in cooler near dish area in back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under three compartment sink at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. At tall reach-in cooler to left of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets and frames, At cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Several buckets near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. To right of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. AC vent in dinning area over cash register.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back room walkway to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under entire cook line.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. First door next to flat grill at three door reach in cooler.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. Cleaning solution stored on top of napkins in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Orange juice behind cash register. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to cash register **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on raw egg basket. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. Not over 4 hours cooled to 41 during inspection. ham and batter at 44°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. Eggs.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Observed dusty air conditioning vent in kitchen as well as dust buildup on top of refrigeration unit in kitchen.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed trimmer over single serve items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Also observed trash in shrubs in parking lot and crates in parking lot area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In back area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. In back area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Waffle mix in back cooler observed with old labels still attached.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed dirty towels and aprons stored in container in back parking lot. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Observed employee handle raw eggs and change gloves with no handwash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back area. **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. Waffle mix in back area cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of lids stored on floor in rear dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at frontline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Front Reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of hash browns at front line (time/temperature control for safety) and rim of the container.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled with water and rust like appearance.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food at front line.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands at front hand washing sink.
  • Intermediate - Buildup of mold like substances/material on gaskets in the front reach-in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Manager coached employee on proper cooking temperatures immediately following inaccurate responses from employee. **Corrected On-Site**
1/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF CARBON AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FRONT WAFFLE MAKER. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EGGS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE WITHOUT TIME STAMP AND DATE MARKING. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITH NON APPROVED RING ON.
  • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN FOOD PREPARATION WITHOUT FUNCTIONING HAIR RESTRAINT.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • OBSERVED FLOORS COVERED IN STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
  • OBSERVED FRONT REACH IN COOLER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR.
  • OBSERVED FRONT REACH IN COOLER GASKETS SOILED.
  • Critical - OBSERVED HAM HELD AT 61? FAHRENHEIT AT KITCHEN FRONTLINE. NOT HELD LONGER THAN 4 HOURS PER MANAGER.
  • OBSERVED HANDLE OF SPOON SUBMERGED IN CONTAINER OF CHOCOLATE CHIP IN FRONT REACH IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE.
  • Critical - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES. REPEAT VIOLATION.
  • OBSERVED SINK DRAINAGE SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING AT FRONT HANDWASH AREA. CORRECTED ON SITE.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of hashbrowns, onions, ham, and chopped tomatoes at frontline.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of mold like substances in the interior of rear ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers at rear dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engaged in food preparation donning gloves without washing hands at grill.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds (approximately 5-10 seconds).
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Observed waffle maker at front with accumulation of carbon build up.
  • Observed front reach in cooler gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed leak at interior of rear reach in cooler (in disrepair).
6/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/7/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • OBSERVED "TO-GO" LIDS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY-STORAGE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED "TOUGH DIRTY" CHEMICAL CLEANER STORED WITH SUGAR AND SYRUP NEAR FRONT COUNTER - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED BEVERAGES (EMPLOYEE DRINKS) STORED IN COOLERS WITH FOOD
  • Critical - OBSERVED BOX OF COOKING OIL STORED ON KITCHEN AREA FLOOR. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED CHEMICAL CLEANER STORED BESIDE ONIONS IN DRY STORAGE. CORRECTED ON SITE
  • OBSERVED CUPS (PAPER) NOT STORED IN PROTECTIVE MANNER. CORRECTED ON SITE - REPEAT
  • OBSERVED DRIP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEARBACK DOOR
  • Critical - OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ALONG FAN AREA OF INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER
  • OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA.
  • Critical - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SWITCH FROM WORKING WITH RAW FOOD (EGGS) TO WORKING WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TOAST). REPEAT
  • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON TOASTER EXTERIORS IN KITCHEN AREA
  • OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH-IN COOLER TORN
  • Critical - OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 44 DEGREES F IN REACH-IN COOLER. NOT HELD LONGER THAN FOUR HOURS - CORRECTED ON SITE
  • Critical - OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NEAR OFFICE BEING UTILIZED TO HOLD BOXES. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED INSECTS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREPARATION AREA. REPEAT
  • OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN UNCLEAN CREVICE IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON SITE. THIS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY 4/30/12
  • Critical - OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDWASH SINK NEAR OFFICE AREA. REPEAT
  • OBSERVED PURSES STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER SOILED WITH DIRTY LIQUIDS. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS STORED OVER BATTER AND HASHBROWNS IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR FRONT COUNTER. REPEAT: 10/18/11
  • Critical - OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS, USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT TIME MARKING. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN NEAR OFFICE AREA
  • Critical - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR BACK DOOR
  • OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNCOVERED BURGERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPEAT
  • Critical - OBSERVED UNWRAPPED CHEESE STORED ON TORTILLA BAG IN PULL COOLER BENEATH GRILL AREA
2/29/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/17/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable; missing tiles back by walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit; stem thermometer in ham on make table reads 80F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; back dispenser jammed - no towels available. Repeat Violation 3-10-11.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; front counter sink blocked by trash can.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; front counter.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; front counter.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory; men's room dispenser empty, broken and on floor.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; front counter.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table; back kitchen by steam table.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler; back cooler racks rusty.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves.
  • Critical - Observed employee handle dirty plateware then switch to clean plates and drink dispensing without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands; no soap used. Repeat Violation 3-10-11.
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing handsand changing gloves; from raw bacon to buttering toast.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food; watch.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; box of gravy mix in storage area.. Repeat Violation 3-10-11.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of bread in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; large white brush in sink; front counter.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eggs over hash browns in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; back cooler bottom covered with murky liquid.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; cooler right of cook line top.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; front cooler bottom covered with murky liquid.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen; nesting right of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served; shell eggs on cook line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food re-served to customers; creamers needing refrigeration re-served to tables.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; motor in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; towel bucket at 250 ppm.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensing sleeves need cover on top.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in dining area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets; pull out drawers.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils; bleach and rustoleum by.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; burger in walk in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit; big ice machine open and gnats/flies flying around open door.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; gravy at 111F and chili at 126F.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/13/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit; eggs at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk at 48F in Delfield reach in cooler; milk at 45F in Delfield reach in cooler, thermometer reads 50F.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; cupboard door by waffle irons.
  • Violation: 36-22-1 Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water; byy walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
3/11/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; cookline reach in cooler and drawers and make table - all temps above 49F. This violation must be corrected by : 3-11-11. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; cookline reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; women's.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils; coffee. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Corrected On Site. Management sent employee back to use paper towels
  • Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water; byy walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor; case of burger in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair; cupboard door by waffle irons.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; milk at 48F in Delfield reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; waffle batter at 54F, ham at 49F and cheese at 50F in reach in cooler on cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 3-11-11. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensers not covered on top.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit; eggs at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice); waffle batter at 54F in reach in cooler.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/19/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; cheese and ham at 60F in drawer cooler at cook's line. This violation must be corrected by : 9-14-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; pull-out drawers/make table/reach in cooler on cook's line with ham and cheese and waffle batter at 60F. This violation must be corrected by: 6-14-10.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-08-1 No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table/reach in cooler unit left of flat top grill.
  • Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; oppen carton of hash browns in reach in cooler in back prep area, motor is leaking fluid from the top.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; 3 door reach in cooler at cook's line.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; upright reach in cooler in back area.
  • Violation: 25-06-1 Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensers need protection on top.
  • Critical. Violation: 27-04-1 Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink; hand sink at front counter lacking hot water faucet knob, has hot water but not cold.
  • Violation: 29-11-1 Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; front hand sink.
  • Violation: 51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Violation: 51-29-1 Observed no child labor law poster.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; cheese and ham at 60F in drawer cooler at cook's line. This violation must be corrected by : 9-14-10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures; pull-out drawers/make table/reach in cooler on cook's line with ham and cheese and waffle batter at 60F. This violation must be corrected by: 6-14-10.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; make table/reach in cooler unit left of flat top grill.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods; shell eeggs over biscuits in reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area; oppen carton of hash browns in reach in cooler in back prep area, motor is leaking fluid from the top.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands; burger to bun.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands; shell eggs to cooked bacon and cheese slices.
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands when donning gloves. (5x)
  • Critical. Observed employee fail to wash hands and changing gloves. (4x)
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; 3 door reach in cooler at cook's line.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; upright reach in cooler in back area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cups in dispensers need protection on top.
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink; hand sink at front counter lacking hot water faucet knob, has hot water but not cold.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture; front hand sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; blocked by chairs in back.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; brussh in front counter sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food; waffle iron cleaner on prep table with back-up grits.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
9/13/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units. DISHROOM & COOKLINE AREA. (BEING ADDRESSED ON A THE PREVIOUS STIP CALLBACK ADMINSTRATIVE COMPLAINT).
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HASH BROWNS IN COOLER IN BACK KITCHEN. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site. BACK KITCHEN COOLER.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS' RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMEN'S RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food & trash debris accumulated on walkin floor. UNDER RACKS.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 1 05-09-1 OBSERVED NO CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATED THERMOMETERS IN HOLDING UNITS, IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON THE FRONT LINE AND COOKLINE, 3 TOTAL. REPEAT VIOLATION, 2/26/09 & 6/24/09.
6/11/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. HAM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. COOLER ON COOKLINE TO THE LEFT OF THE COOK.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units IN REACHIN COOLERS ON FRONTLINE & COOKLINE. 3 TOTAL. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HAMBURGER PATTIES IN WALKIN FREEZER Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. LEMONS IN REACHIN COOLER.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BETWEEN THE NOZZLES.
  • Observed water leakingbinside reachin cooler in back kitchen area.
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. WOMENS RESTROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • 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. NO RECORDS OF THE EMPLOYEES WORKING ON THE PREMISES.
1/25/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored above other foods.
  • Critical. Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. REACHIN COOLER NEAR BACKDOOR.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units. WALKIN & REACHIN COOLERS.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HAMBURGER IN WALKIN.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. HASH BROWNS IN REACHIN COOLER.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. STORAGE ROOM.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup outside ice bin.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. PREP AREA.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/23/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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ROADSIDE BBQTallahassee, FL
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NEW STARSTallahassee, FL
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NEW CHINA SUPER BUFFETTallahassee, FL
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MARYLAND FRIED CHICKENTallahassee, FL
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MCDONALD'S MAGNOLIA WALKTallahassee, FL
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HOBBIT HOAGIES CAPITAL CIRCLETallahassee, FL
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VALE FOOD COTallahassee, FL
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STEAK N SHAKE #355Tallahassee, FL
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Restaurants in neighborhood

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PITA PIT
PRIME TIME
KIKU JAPANESE FUSION II LLC
LONG GARDEN
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
YOGABERRY
PANERA BREAD #1419
SUPER PERROS

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