Waffle House 674, 209 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WAFFLE HOUSE 674
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 209 E Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541-2313
License #: 5601873
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Multiple places. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food (cooked bacon). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
07/23/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cover plates missing on cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in water heater closet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, multiples places behind front counter and in back area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in water heater closet. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Multiple places. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and grease receptacle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in cooler by office. **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, dishwashing machine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Sausage patties over lemons. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Multiple units. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Final rinse 170 °F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (raw shell eggs) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes 53 °F, hashbrowns 51 °F, (less than four hours) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food (cooked bacon). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water only reaches 80 °F, handwash sink by Three Compartment Sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, reach-in cooler by office. **Warning**
07/22/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair... Service line.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers... one, end of service line.
  • Basic - Rain water dripping onto non food contact surface... end of counter.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing... squeegee stored in.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired... adjusted to 180°, maintenance on site. **Corrected On-Site**
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease, food scraps on right side of cook line by mixer.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair... prep cooler door not closing properly.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in dessert cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled bainmarie/steamer wells.
  • Basic - Soiled cook line waste can chute.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects throughout.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Ham steaks 45°. Transferred. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Identified 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.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler including gaskets soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Lack of food product temperature monitoring.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean plates over grill not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service cup dispenser not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... 47?, later 40? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin... Interior underside. **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No chemical test kit available for measuring the concentration of sanitizer solutions.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical - Observed cleaner stored next to food items. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cooler drawers not fully closing properly.
  • Observed one hood filter installed horizontally, rather than vertically.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... diced ham @ 44 f., prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed prep cooler door not fully closing... door misaligned.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler drawer gaskets.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above... grits @ 128f. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Prep cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Reach in cooler where eggs, hash browns stored not properly drain accumulation of moisture... water pooled on bottom.
  • plates/bowls not protected or inverted to prevent contamination... "dummy" plates not in use.
10/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights shield in dry store room partially detached.
  • Observed frost/ice buildup over a/c condenser... right side pastry cooler.
  • Observed oil dripping down hood front side.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... milk @ 50 f, pastry cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... shell eggs @ room temp over cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed right side pastry cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in kitchen area.
  • plates/bowls over grill not protected or inverted to prevent contamination.
4/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2012Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cheese @ 54 f in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... steak @ 47 f., walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
10/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed "pie" cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed build-up of grease/food scraps under flat grill and chargrill areas.
  • Observed gaskets on cold holding unit drawers/door in poor repair... cook line.
  • Observed littered dumpster enclosure area.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed open dumpster lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food... employee/personal cloth lunch bag stored in reach in cooler.
  • Observed pie cooler top door not staying shut. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cheese @ 54 f in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... steak @ 47 f., walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed soiled steam table interior. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed walk in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
10/27/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Incomplete copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of chorine sanitizer.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed pastry cooler door not fully closing.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...ham @ 48 f., prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...steak @ 45 f., lower drawer... upright cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed prep cooler door doesn't stay shut.
  • Critical - Observed soiled steam table interiors.
  • Critical - Reach in cooler lower drawers not at proper temperatures...air circulation blocked, inadequate. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Sandwich cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese @ 50f, milk @ 49f., line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...steak @ 44f, prep cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...dessert cooler.
  • Observed reach in cooler not properly closing.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled grits bainmarie/steamer...behind ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris in waste chute compartment.
  • Plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink...front.
  • Observed handwash sink faucet in disrepair...base leaking water.
  • Critical. Observed back kitchen door threshold with large air gap.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor under dishmachine.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
11/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed no disposable towels at handsink...back room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled cook line cooler drawer interiors.
  • Critical. Observed dirty bainmarie interiors...back room.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters...left side.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...men's restroom.
  • Observed soil/grime accumulated on floor under cooking equipment and dishmachine drainboard.
  • Observed moderate soil/litter on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed dim lighting in dry storage.
7/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...approx 1 dz shell eggs in basket over grill at room temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...back room 2 dr reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed onions stored on floor.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed soiled cooler drawer interiors (around gasket areas)...cook line.
  • Critical. Observed soiled table behind ice machine...grits bainmarie table.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed build-up of grease/food scraps on bottom sides of hood system.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Small section of ceiling tile missing...dining room.
  • Wet mop heads not hung to dry.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
1/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed right side to reachbin cooler doesn't stay shut...back room.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler shelves.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed build-up of food debris/grime on bain marie including stand/table...behind ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of old food debris in line waste can chute.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb...service/mop sink.
  • Critical. Men's hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions...hand dryer inoperative.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable...tile busted by dishmachine.
  • Observed moderate amount of food accumulated under cooking equipment.
7/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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