Whataburger, 101 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: WHATABURGER
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 101 Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5601198
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of customer self-service soda machine.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing, by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Dumpster lid open/broken. Operator has already requested new dumpster.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, by drive through.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment (fryers/cookline).
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit, makeline reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair, in men's room. Operator stated maintenance has already been contacted.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Quaternary ammonium. Operator to replace solution.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
10/30/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing- by compartment sink.
  • Basic - Water dripping from faucet- cook line handsink.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- 49°, Cheese slices 47°. Iced down. Discussed and forwarded TPHC form to mgr.
6/4/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tank not secured.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Cut tomatoes 49°, prep line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... American cheese slices 50°, prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood system over fryers.
  • Basic - Roof in disrepair... rain water dripping onto floor by store exit walkway.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... 56°. Additional ice placed in bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - One live fly in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... Beef patties 47°, stacked too high in prep cooler upper deck; transferred to lower section. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hamburger patty prep cooler, cook line, interior soiled... top compartment perimeters.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling... Faxed from BWB store. **Corrected On-Site**
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee hats stored on/alongside single service items in dry storage... Straws, bags. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lightly soiled lids storage compartment.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - Specks of black mold-like substance on ice deflector of ice machine.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... small cooler under counter.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler door gaskets.
9/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Observed soiled dry storage room floor.
6/4/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed light build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical - Observed soiled soda fountain machine nozzle attachment components... encrusted mold-like substance.
  • Observed wall base tile in disrepair.
  • latest inspection report incomlete. Corrected On Site.
1/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryer unit...sides, wheels, cabinet interior.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Observed wall soiled with mold-like growth around caulking... dishwash area.
9/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...raw hamburger line cooler.
  • Observed light build-up of grease on hood filters...back room.
  • Critical - Observed under counter cooler with excessive frost buildup. Repeat Violation.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pancake batter, 47 f., reach in cooler...top deck. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit...cooler under counter.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair...line cooler.
  • Observed under counter cooler needs defrosting.
  • Critical. Observed light soil buildup on reach-in cooler gasket...line cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryer sides.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit...small cooler in back section.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered bisquits on table.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed build-up of food scraps/grease on fryer sides.
  • Observed wall base tile missing/in disrepair...by warewash room.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed...main cook line hood system.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice machine...mold-like black substance, interior underside.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Critical. Employee training program lacking training dates for most employees.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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