WAFFLE HOUSE 1124

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 small flying insects at front counter/ dishwasher area, small flying insects landing on trash can and dishwasher area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed basket of raw shell eggs on shelf above grill without proper time mark. As per employee item held for approximately 10 minutes. Employee provided time mark. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed at dishwater. Temperature device reached 143 F. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line - grits (109F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded at will. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed by triple sink 2 small flying insects landing on sink area. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach at dry rack by walk in cooler entrance. Warning

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed at back. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at back on preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at dry rack above triple sink - Hat on clean utensils. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed at cook line - employee wearing watch while cooking. Operator educated employee - employee removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom Warning

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 then picked up a slice of American cheese. Explained to operator correct hand washing technique. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook wash hands without soap. Spoke to operator about hand washing technique. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. iceberg lettuce wedges(47F - Cold Holding) in over stacked pan not prep or portion today per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface cook line flip top reach in doors soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning

Basic - pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at three compartment sink. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over soda and juice dispenser. - front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over ice dispenser. - front counter- observed 4 live flying insects flying over coffee machine and trash can. Front counter- observed 3 live flying insects flying over sliced tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms on cold holding unit. - main kitchen bread rack across from prep sink- observed 3 live flying insects flying over bread on bread rack. Bread was inside original packaging. - dining area men restroom door- observed 4 live flying insects flying around men restroom entrance door. Front counter speed rack with syrup- observed 1 live flying insects flying over syrup dispenser bottles. - main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed approximately 8 live flying insects flying over and landing on open case of whipped cream spread and Togo containers. Togo containers was inside original packaging. -front counter high temperature dish machine-observed 3 live flying insects flying around clean dishes. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Front counter reach in cooler behind register- observed raw chicken being stored over raw NY Strip. Operator stored raw chicken underneath raw NY Strip. Corrected On-Site Warning

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. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2p.m. and hasn't been moved. See Stop Sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter Delfield reach in cooler- observed chocolate milk 46 degrees F. Operator stated chocolate milk was inside reach in cooler since 02/23/2023 2p.m. and hasn't been moved. See Stop Sale. Warning

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. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen at 3 compartment sink- no hot water. Men and Female restroom- observed no hot water at hand washing sink. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen soda dispenser unit- observed cases of soda syrup being stored on the floor. Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed chef knife being stored between cold holding unit and toaster. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter speed rack at coffee machine- observed dust and debris on speed cart. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at both Delfield reach in coolers. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with mold like substance at 3 compartment sink. - observed walls soiled at front counter juice and soda machine. -observed walls soiled at front counter cold holding unit. -front counter wall underneath dish machine- observed mold like substance, wall soiled with food debris underneath dish machine. Warning

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed main kitchen exit door being blocked by cart.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 2) Observed interior of flip top cooler next to cookline soiled. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water stored above single service cup lids on storage shelf in front of office.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle touching cheese in flip top cooler next to cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label stuck on food containers on drain rack above three compartment sink

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service takeout containers stored on floor in storage area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Delfield reach in cooler on cookline. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 11 live flies in dining area landing in dining tables 1 live fly on lid of to go soda on takeout table 2 live flies on rim of container that has ketchup and mustard on front counter. 1 live fly on container where clean and sanitized utensils are stored by cookline. 1 live fly landed on rim of container with pancake batter by waffle station on cookline 1 live fly landed on clean sanitized cups by waffle station. 3 live flies landed in clean sanitized dishes on cookline Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag on onion on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle touching shredded cheese in flip top cooler by cookline. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Delfield reach in cooler next to drink machine in service area. Warning