Whataburger #574, 2511 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHATABURGER #574
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2511 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 32301
License #: 4702174
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in walkin reading 35°, recorded temp 41°. **Corrected On-Site**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container.sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomatoes and cheese at 48. Not Over 4 hours retooled to 41°. **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris and the paint is peeling from guard.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing between tiles near back door.
  • Basic - In-use egg scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line, moved to steam well. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Table under oven on back prep table.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese at cook line at 48° F, not held more than 4 hours, moved to cooler and brought to 41° F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
8/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on frontline handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of chicken nugget stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container by kitchen handwash sink does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. 02/18/2013 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Scoop inside cooked sausage container handle touching sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Portable fire extinguisher by 3 door traulsen reach in cooler gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 02/18/2013 **Repeat Violation**
3/21/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on front line paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on porcelain handwash sink.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Front line reach in cooler gasket soiled.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris at both handwash sinks.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone adjacent counter with oven For reporting purposes only.
2/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • OBSERVED BUCKET OF JALAPENOS IN WALK-IN WTIH NO LID - COS
  • OBSERVED CLEAN PANS WITH WET NESTING - COS
  • Critical - OBSERVED CONTAINER OF DISH DETERGENT ON TOP OF BUNS
  • Critical - OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE
  • OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY - COS
  • OBSERVED SOILED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen near 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical - License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Observed missing handwash sign in mens restroom. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Observed missing bibb mop sink faucet.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash. hamburger buns next to hand sink under 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
11/28/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. mens room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom shelf of reach in cooler. back of house burger cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods. Shell eggs adjacent to pork products. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. shell eggs above beef. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. knives not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. cups at drive through not covered/inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of straws; dry storage. Corrected On Site.
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-16-1 Observed rusted reach-in cooler shelves.
3/10/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 1 live roach found in rear kitchen by handsink.
  • Critical - Observed rusted reach-in cooler shelves.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Cleaned soda dispenser nozzles stored under hand soap. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pickles in walkin. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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