Waffle House# 1518, 6796 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WAFFLE HOUSE# 1518
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6796 Commonwealth Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32254
License #: 2613106
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/29/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. By ice bin, patch plate dirty
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. On top of coffee machine, mgr placed in cabinet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. By ice bin, mgr discarded them **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of soda syrup, mgr moved purse **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. Cracked eggs then touched cooked bacon, explained to her, she waded hands **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 62° ham, hash brown, waffle batter, in prep unit, cook line, corrective action: mgr placed 4 hr times
  • 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. Cut tomatoes and lettuce, corrective action: mgr wrote times
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lemons, front counters, mgr moved eggs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw steak over raw pork chop, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Prep sink, mgr hanged it up **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 38° in prep reach in cooler, all foods at 62° and doesn't feel cold inside unit
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of 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. All tcs foods at 62° in prep unit, cook line
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Making sanitizer bucket
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance, Across from office, mgr labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
07/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease, dust and/or soil deposits. Dusty vents in upright reach in coolers at front counter and prep unit also **Warning**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Drawer under cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep unit at front counter **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel half in water half is out, not enough water in container **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over onions and milk in upright cooler, raw bacon over ham **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw steak over raw pork chop in upright reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Tough duty next to clean dishes on shelf above triple sink **Warning**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 300 ppm chlorine in bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Slight **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease, dust and/or soil deposits. Dusty vents in upright reach in coolers at front counter and prep unit also **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With cart in kitchen **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. New mgr couldn't find them, got books with blank certificate **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Couldn't find it **Warning**
12/27/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. REACH IN COOLER FAN COVER
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. COOK HAD RUBBER BAND ON WRIST **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. BACK DOOR
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. CONTAINER OF WEED BEGONE ON SHELF ACROSS FROM TRIPLE SINK
  • 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. SHELLED EGGS AT GRILLED///MGR MARKED EGGS **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. FRONT COUNTER
7/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Multiple.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler next to cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 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. Shell eggs above cooking equipment. Corrective Action, mgr voluntarily discarded product. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
2/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Eggs on cookline. Also batter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 17-03-1 Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Both gauges broken.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of dish machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 41B-01-1 Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on front line.Chlorine over 200 ppm. Rechecked 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-01-2 Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Len.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty dishes. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. Len.
  • Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not up to date-employee training all expired on 6/13/2012. Other employees just transferred from the airport location so no proof on the premises of their training. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths. Chlorine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. When changing gloves while still in food prep area. Also when returning from break.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink behind front counter. Used as service sink.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine. Both gauges broken.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of dish machine.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on front line.Chlorine over 200 ppm. Rechecked 100 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing improperly installed. No hot water valve at outside mop sink.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Eggs on cookline. Also batter. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Off by 10 degrees. Not registering hot.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Inside cooler drawer under grill. Repeat Violation.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Violation: 02-24-1 Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, cheese, shell eggs, ham. (Waffle batter was in cooler) No time marked for ham or cheese.
  • Critical - Violation: 16-03-1 Observed accumulation of heavy scale in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Ray working on this while inspector was there -Corrected On Site.
  • Violation: 18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 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. Ran machine twice. Corrected On Site by waffle house maintainance man Ray on premises.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of spotty stains in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, drink glasses wet stacked.
  • Critical - Violation: 30-11-1 Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Violation: 34-10-1 Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
4/5/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, drink glasses wet stacked.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box of biscuits set on back handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • 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 proof was available for the 2 employees on duty, both hired over 60 days.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 Drinks left on back hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of heavy scale in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Ray working on this while inspector was there -Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of spotty stains in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dumpster overflowing garbage, lids won't shut. Pick up is not until tomorrow. (only once a week.)
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, wait person coming on duty.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, over 200 ppm chlorine in wet towel pan by dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, in carton- back room.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, opened carton of napkins.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, in use tea urn. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, cheese, shell eggs, ham. (Waffle batter was in cooler)
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. After handling raw shell eggs- placing in wire basket- then left cookline with gloves on to push cart to back. Returned to crack eggs, then whip with fork.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit. Corrected On Site by Ray.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Ran machine twice. Corrected On Site by waffle house maintainance man Ray on premises.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, by syrup tray.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, rear area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, walk in freezer.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided for employees on duty. 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 training proof for anyone hired since 6/09.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, inside edges of lid to counter top ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, half and half single servings left on counter. Possible returned by customer -?Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed, plus 200 ppm chlorine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar in plastic pitcher. Corrected On Site.
8/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ICE BUCKETS not stored inverted WATER NESTING present .
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.BACK AREA.
  • Observed build-up of, dust or dirt on FANS inside stand up reach in cooler in front cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.DRY STORAGE vents.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods, pork chop under beef in reach in. Poster provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, milk -walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, back storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of residue on the interior side, lid of ice machine.
  • 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 working employees have proof.
12/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, hashbrowns. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by chair. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust front counter and dining room. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, fans in walk-in and reach-in coolers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled soap container. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, eggs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, ham 46 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, front counter.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed walk-in gaskets with mold-like build-up. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed 1 dead roach under front counter. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust in dining room.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food, by sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
9/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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