Waffle House, 3090 Walden Rd, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3090 Walden Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32311
License #: 4702911
Total inspections: 24
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed below cookline at the back wall and along the sides of the equipment at cookline.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Observed at the right side of the ice machine.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Observed at small reach in cooler at left of cookline. Observed gasket soiled with black mildew-like substance as well.
08/13/2014Routine - 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. Observed styrofoam cup filled with ice water with no lid on small counter in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed food debris and black substance on floor beneath cookline. 10/31/13 **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Observed sausage gravy at steam table with no lid covering product and observed dust on the wall above the steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose food debris trash on pad around dumpster in enclosure.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed birds entering through top of dumpster to obtain trash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed light switch for WIC not functioning properly. Observed light switch plate must be held for light to function in cooler otherwise there is no interior lighting provided. Manager stated it is scheduled to be repaired today.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Observed floor of walk-in freezer soiled, especially under shelves.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above 3 door reach in cooler and steam table at front.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without changing gloves. Observed employee engaged in food prep with gloves on, crack raw shell eggs and then handle clean utensils and plates without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Observed spray bottle containing all purpose degreaser on center near container of granulated sugar and clean silverware. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under cookline.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed metal tube dispenser of styrofoam coffee cups near orange juice machine with no cap to protect from possible contamination and cups were not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 open packages of sliced yellow American cheese in 3 door reach in cooler at 46° and 47°F. Management stated the cheese has been out during breakfast service and was recently placed back in the cooler. Temperature was checked at end of inspection and was the same as at the beginning.
  • High Priority - Shell eggs held at room temperature with an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 containers of shell eggs in 3 door reach in cooler at 53° when inspection began. Establishment rotates out baskets of eggs as needed. By end of inspection, shell egg ambient temperature was observed at 45°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed along interior sides. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink in back hall area across from office. **Corrected On-Site**
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Along cook line.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near back door. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Near door to kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
7/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Gravy mix, and oatmeal. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under dish washing area.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash temperature gauge not functioning.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic tubs at dish storage.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
5/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of pickles stored on floor of dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On cook line, shallow reach in drawers.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. REACH-IN COOLER ON COOKLINE FOR SHELL EGGS.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. IN ICE BIN ON COOK LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed pooled water on bottom shelf of reach-in cooler by soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BATTER IN REACH-IN COOLER. PRODUCT HAS BEEN THERE SINCE 9:00, AND MUST BE DISCARDED BY 1:00.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. TO-GO CUPS.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
8/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. DO NOT USE DISHES THAT ARE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BREAD NEXT TO MANAGERS OFFICE. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. RIC ON COOKLINE.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler containing an accumulation of water.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BATTER. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. REACHIN COOLER UNDER FLAT GRILL.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. CUPS STORED ON FLOOR. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. CUPS. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. UNDERNEATH GRILL.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MILK IN REACHIN COOLER.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Employee training provided by unapproved provider. Refer to www.myflorida.com/dbpr for more details. Serve Safe. Does have safe staff books on site but hasn't started yet.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance on the interior of ice machine lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls.
  • Critical - Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed handsink used for rinsing wiping cloth. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food on shelving behind front counter. Keys and phone. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in reach in cooler front counter at 45 degrees fahrenhiet. Moved to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Observed old label dated 3/6 on label and no time marked indicated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shell eggs not time marked at 68 degrees fahrenhiet. Not out of temperature 4 hours. 2-1/2 hours to cool down to 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below. Rotated out.
3/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength in towel bucket.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. DELFIELD REACHIN.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON LINE
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food creamors cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation. 67 F
12/7/2011Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Server handling sliced cheese with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in soiled container above cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue; three door reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in Delfield reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw bacon stored over ham in three door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils in poor condition; styrofoam cup used as a scoop in coffee beans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Shell eggs at cook line. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chili and sausage gravy.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine; final rinse.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Tray in reach in cooler containing steaks and raw juices from the steaks stored above canadian bacon. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in containers.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chili and sausage gravy.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Shell egg basket at cook line not marked with time.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese and ham in cook line drawer cold holding at 57 F. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit ; unit with reach in cooler and cook line drawers.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Toast buttered with bare hands. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Rings and bracelet worn during food preparation. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee chewing gum while preparing food.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head for eggs. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface; walk in cooler shelves and dunnage racks. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed heavily accumulated residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; in dustpans.
  • Observed knives stored in crevices between equipment; between lids of cook line.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Soap dispenser in back area contains soap but does not function. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable; floor cracked by waffle irons. Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers in back area and in dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Spray bottle of Lysol hanging on sanitizer container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed; sanitizer at far end of counter exceeds 200 ppm.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certifed at this location.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Wholesome, sound condition
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Critical. Sanitizing temperature
  • Critical. Sanitizing temperature
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
6/28/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Milk and cream.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Shell eggs basket not labeled for time marking as per the Waffle House procedures.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk and cream in far left reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler far left of cook line cold holding at 50 F.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit; broken. Corrected On Site, discarded.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cracking raw eggs and then handling bread for toast. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease and food debris on nonfood-contact surface; under griddle.
  • Observed open dumpster lid; broken.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer container by Class K extinguisher. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Mattress and box spring in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
5/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.reachin coolers
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher blocked/not easily accessible. For reporting purposes only.table
2/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.around dishwasher Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInitial Service Request
No report available. 5/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/9/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 10/29/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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