WAFFLE HOUSE #929

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the front counter soda machine. Operator stored scoop properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons stored over ready to eat chicken sausages in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs than handle clean plate without washing hands.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 200+ Ppm . Operator diluted rechecked 100Ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to single service items on shelf next to soda dispenser machine across from office. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above hash browns at front line. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label attached to clean plastic pan over three compartment sink.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next hot holding unit.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wearing gloves, crack raw shell eggs and proceed to touch sanitized plate. Operator spoke to employee. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced American cheese at 44F at reach-in cooler. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick cool. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed door not tight-fitting at men's bathroom.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food contact containers not inverted at back kitchen area above 3 compartment sink. Operator turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups not inverted above grill area. Operator turned cups over. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut lettuce not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloth order prep table at front counter area.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution at 0ppm at front counter area. Operator corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling cellphone and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bacon in delfield cooler next flat top grill. Operator placed bacon on upper shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front counter.employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on delfield reach in soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 Ppm front counter. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed same. Per operator, division manager took training certificates to a different location. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on low boy cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-24: Observed same. Per operator,new gaskets have been ordered. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, chili (120F - Hot Holding). Item stored on steam table less than 2 hours. Item being reheated to 165°F to hot hold. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At reach in cooler on cookline, open bottle of water stored on top shelf. Item removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cook line-observed container of butter at 76°F. Operator removed butter to freezer for quick chill.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter- observed soiled dry wiping clothes on cutting boards. Operator removed wiping clothes. Corrected On-Site