WAFFLE HOUSE #522

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed ground sausage over whole muscle intact beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed residue buildup at the interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind cut lettuce at Reach in Cooler. Operator placed the cut lettuce on top shelf at Reach in Cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at front counter. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer below 50ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to a minimum of 50ppm by adding more chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 24 ounces of gravy 112F and chili 120F at Hot Holding Unit. Operator discarded the food item.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm on test strip. Operator added the sanitizer to correct to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched raw bacon and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee changing gloves by handling raw bacon and changing gloves without washing hands. Educated the operator and employee.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large bottle of detergent at front counter/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the detergent container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple beverages of employees not segregated and labeled at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Educated the operator.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over biscuits at dry storage Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed below 50ppm at frontline sanitizer container. Operator replaced with fresh sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple ice cubes at frontline handwash sink.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed display cooler unit at entrance to the kitchen. Observed no potentially hazardous food items at time of inspection.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat butter. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef and pork over beef. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed majority expired with a exception of few. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of residue build up in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters exposed to contaminants. Operator placed in container. Corrected On-Site