Waterworks, 1133 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WATERWORKS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1133 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303
License #: 4702852
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 4/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At Parmesan cheese bag at walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near ice machine, also at rear bar area, also to right of beer taps at front bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above three compartment sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near dish machine. Also at men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both reach in coolers and reach in freezer near cook line.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Near ice machine.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At rear bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
4/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several locations including restrooms and main kitchen area.
  • 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 at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several locations including restrooms and main kitchen area.
  • 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 at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/28/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several locations including restrooms and main kitchen area.
  • 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 at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
1/27/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back bar area.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several locations including restrooms and main kitchen area.
  • 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 at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11/20/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
6/20/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Light not functioning. Men's room.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Kitchen
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under fryers
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs in prep unit at 46?. Moved to working cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Fan guards walkin. **Repeat Violation**
12/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS ROOM
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALKIN FAN GUARDS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. UNDER FRYERS
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. STOVE TOP
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. STORING TOWEL
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. OLD BOTTLES UNDER BAR
8/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - observed interior of ice machine slimey
  • Critical - observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled / standing water
  • Critical - observed no handwash sign
  • Critical - observed thermometer not accurate to +/- 3? F
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces of sandwich press encrusted with grease deposits.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
3/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Turkey Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Bar restroom
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. MENS ROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WOMENS ROOM. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
9/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in two door reach in cooler. Moved to single door unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair; two door reach in cooler, scheduled for repair on Thursday.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on northeast exterior side of building.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 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. Adam and Tim.
4/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Carton and juice bottles stored in ice bin for drink ice.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at warewashing machine. Test strips on machine are old and stained.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles; east bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb on northeast exterior side of building.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; restrooms. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust; walk in cooler fan covers.
  • Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • 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. Adam and Tim.
2/15/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in make table reach in cooler at 46-47 F degrees.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit; beer cooler where dairy is stored, and make table cooler.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees; men's restroom.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated grease behind fryers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/26/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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