Lakeland, Polk County

WACO KITCHEN

3900 DON EMERSON DR, Lakeland, FL 33811

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 High Priority
Feb 27, 2024
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-14-5

Detail 22675260

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw salmon over cauliflower in the reach in drawer on the cook line. I had the 'em to move the salmon to the front of the drawer. Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 13

03D-02-5

Detail 22400511

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pasta 56f prepared 10/26 at 10am covered

08A-05-6

Detail 22400513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler raw shell eggs over sliced cheese. Employee moved eggs Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22400502

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked duck dated 10/17

01B-24-5

Detail 22400506

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked duck 10/17

29-37-4

Detail 22400514

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22400504

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pasta 56f prepared 10/26 at 10am covered when cooling

41-10-4

Detail 22400512

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored next to clean cutting boards under prep table. Employee moved spray bottle Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22400510

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork in walk in cooler

23-24-4

Detail 22400508

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets cooks line on reach in freezer

12B-07-4

Detail 22400509

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22400507

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone above pull out drawers on cooks line Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22400505

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22400503

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Above pull out drawers. Employee moved to sani bucket Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-62-1

Detail 21880312

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21880311

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21746815

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of peroxide cleaner on prep table next to cutting board with leeks. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21746814

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 21746818

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line is blocked with cutting board. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 21746811

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21746813

Intermediate - No paper towels, soap, sign provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Manager put soap and paper towels Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21746816

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

53B-13-5

Detail 21746812

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

12B-07-4

Detail 21746817

Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water, coffee and open water cup on prep table next to cutting board with leeks

Jul 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.