WAFFLE HOUSE #1266

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substances behind deflector plate and along edges

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Chemicals and medications stored over soda bibs. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade all containers 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled raw bacon with gloved hands. Changed gloves with no hand wash, then began Tucson clean plates and handles of cooking equipment

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In reach in cooler to left of cook line. Condenser at top interior is dripping. Pan used to catch drip is ineffective. Replaced with deeper/larger pan Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Togo cups and boxes stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator placed on crates Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 150ppm. Operator remade 50ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pest emitting strip in rear kitchen beneath training tv. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server did not wash hands after clearing dirty dishes and prior to delivering plates of food to customers

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in women's restroom

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on countertop are not covered 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. Cook

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. Server using personal phone did not wash hands prior to delivering plates of food

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top reach in cooler next to cook line cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)

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. Multiple employees on shift that have not signed documentation, operator had employees review and sign Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sage

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Dry storage areas

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In either restroom

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of stand up reach in coolers to left of cook line Repeat Violation

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. Emailed paperwork Corrected On-Site

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. Emailed paperwork

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. Missing for Michelle and Samantha

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dish machine tested 3 times 127°F, 128°F, 128°F. Calibrated thermometer with Operator during inspection

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Starbucks cup in reach in cooler over for sale foods

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters are not covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler with hash brown containers

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at bar not inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front line pie cases. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-04: Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee pot in front counter hand wash sink

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in diced onions.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on frontline cooler by orange juice.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled waters in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 4 door cooler on cookline.

Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Purchased chlorine from local store. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Garbage collection came during inspection, however many bags on ground.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Floor of hash brown cooler.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Remade 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Under dish machine accumulation of debris.