Waffle House# 477, 580 Busch Dr, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: WAFFLE HOUSE# 477
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 580 Busch Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218
License #: 2608468
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 6/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
6/30/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
4/14/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Milk on floor in walk in cooler. MGR cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Top cooler next to entrance to kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Large container of Ortho grass and weed killer on shelf in dry storage area. Items was removed from facility. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Warning**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Box of napkins **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Top cooler next to entrance to back area
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked eggs then proceeded touch buns and cheese. Employee was stopped items discarded then employee washed hands **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 at cook line
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line. Eggs were placed back in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Front counter
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Next to ice machine
9/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. OIL **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor in dry storage area. BOX OF CUPS **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. EGGS IN REACH COOLER **Corrected On-Site**
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Top edge of white splash guard. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee changed gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Employee was stopped then employee washed hands properly
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler at the beginning of line next to coffee maker.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chopped ham at cookline reach in cooler 47 F. Corrective action taken. Ham put in ice bath then place back in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of half and half in back reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Item was discarded.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Repeat Violation.
10/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Next to triple sink.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink beside triple sink, blocked with lid and rags. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Back storage area.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. All Reach in coolers.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Ice bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Small reach in cooler next to coffee maker and large 2 door cooler in back by office. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Back storage area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1 Gallon milk in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Triple sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting of dishes above triple sink.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Back by triple sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop in hasbrowns. 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. Employee grabbed waffles from waffle iron and placed on plate then served. Corrected On Site. talked with manager and employee.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food carts in back of kitchen area. Also vent filter of ice machines. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Water nozzle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches under shelves in dry storage area. Corrected On Site. Manager cleaned area.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. In dry storage area under racks and equipment throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler next to door leading into back of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink by triple sink used as dump sink. Corrected On Site. Talked with manager about sink.
  • Observed hole in wall. In dry storage area.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw shelled eggs over vegetable. Also raw chicken over raw bacon in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Several reach in coolers throughout kitchen.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Drain hose from top reach in cooler was not disconnected water leaking in lower reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Hose reattached by manager.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.Triple sink. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sausage gravy in portable steam table temped at 120 F.Rehaeted to Corrected On Site. Gravy reheated to 155 F.
  • Wet mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Numerous containers throughout kitchen in various reach in coolers.
2/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/29/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. display cooler
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Racks in reach in cooler are rusty
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Missing last page of report
  • 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.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. under dry storage rack
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, display cooler, 45'F creamer, display cooler, 54'F oreo cream cake, display cooler, 46'F Corrected On Site. Moved to another unit
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. reach in cooler Corrected On Site.Eggs discarded.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. forks in dry storage room
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitizer bucket.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. on front counter
10/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIG FIVE EXCLUSION ILLNESS
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, 10ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, REACHIN COOLER NEAR BEVERAGE MACHINE .
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice macHine , PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands, less than 15 SEC
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, HALF and HALF. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, NEAR REACHIN COOLER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Thermometer not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
2/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, TOP REAR.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, REAR. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled SANITIZER COTAINERS . Corrected On Site.
7/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, BOX OF SYRUP
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, ICE .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ON TABLE.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, TOP REAR.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only, BY BAGS OF GARAGE.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 8/15/09.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Corrected On Site. -4
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE .
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, WIPING CLOTH.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, SOAP IN SANITIZERS .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. NEAR REACHIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, REAR.
  • Observed dumpster/cans improperly located, GRASS .
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present, REAR DOOR.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/14/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 5/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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