Omelet & Waffle House Degrades its Sanitary Rating

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Gravy in refrigerator date marked 4/15/13.

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Brown gravy in reach in cooler dated 4/15/13. **Repeat Violation**

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Ground beef in reach in cooler cooked 4 days prior. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle batter 47f, reach in cooler. Out less than 4 hours. Cook had out a few minutes while cooking.

Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Gravy in refrigerator with lid on while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over gravy all out of original containers in refrigerator.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook refrigerator touched door and handle with gloves on then prepared food without washing hands or changing gloves.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf above cookline. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Accumulation pink slimy substance substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by fan. **Corrected On-Site**

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

No Violations Were Observed

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR''s contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Note: this violation must be corrected by 3/9/13. **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. **Warning**

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 2 containers of spinach marked date of 12/24/12 in reach in cooler in kitchen. Container of chili date marked 11/17/12. Container of vegetable soup marked 12/6/12. **Warning**

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed zip lock bag of flour like substance in kitchen not labeled and employee not knowing what the contents are. **Warning**

Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food left at room temperature to cool. Observed baked potatoes left to cool at room temperature in 3 compartment sink inside a strainer. Approximately 2 hours, temperature of 68f. **Warning**

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic - Stored food not covered in reach in cooler. Baked potatoes. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Sugar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches by drink reach in cooler machine. Note: this violation must be corrected by 1/10/13. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in compartment of reach in cooker underneath cookline. Note: this violation must be corrected by 1/10/13. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPRs contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Note: this violation must be corrected by 3/9/13. **Warning**

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in reach in cooler behind front line.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw burger in pull drawer at 44 degrees fahrenhiet. Iced down. Observed at 40 degrees fahrenhiet.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed apple juice stored on floor in dry storage. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cooked potatoes in back reach in cooler.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with chair in front of handsink. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, back kitchen. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed 3 dead dead roaches on premises under dishracks by dishmachine.

Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live live roaches found behind front service line.

Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind dishmachine area.

Observed personal care item stored with food. Purse and keys. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.

No Violations Were Observed

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Hashbrowns in pull drawer cooler at 54 degrees. White gravy in back reach in cooler at 98 degrees and moldy cheese sauce. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. Cheese sauce in back reach in cooler. Stop sale issued.

Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed chopped ham in cups not date marked. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chili in reach in reach. Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of salt and pepper. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hashbrowns in pull drawer cooler at cookline observed at 54 degrees and had been in drawer 4 hours and 10 minutes. Stop sale issued.

Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed white gravy with lid on pan being cooled. Stop sale issued.

Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed white gravy in back reack in cooler at 98 degrees fahrenhiet with lid on pan made at 7:00 am. 4-1/2 hours later. Stop sale issued.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over gravy in front cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buckets of margarine stored on floor in walk in freezer outback.

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed scraper at grill stored in hole of wooden board at grill. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed not dispensing sanitizer. Repairman called. Manuel sanitize must be used until dishmachine is working properly.

Critical - Observed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on-site and frozen not properly date marked in walk in freezer. Spaghetti, chicken and rice, beef and macaroni, meatballs, broccoli and cheese. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Eggs on front cookline. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in pitcher behind front counter. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hashbrowns in pull drawer cooler at 54 degrees fahrenhiet. Rotated out and placed in metal pans and re-iced down. Has not been out 4 hours, 2 hours to cool down to 41 degrees fahrenhiet or below. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bell peppers in back reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Hashbrowns, and croutons. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Repairman called.

Wall not smooth and easily cleanable, back area by stove.

Observed ceiling tiles in back area over stove with water damage.

Critical - No Certified Food Manager for establishment.

Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certifications. Carol Kneece and Mary Durand, 3/7/12 expired.

In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scrapers stored in crevices. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an open beverage container on shelving with food items. Corrected On Site.

Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 0ppm. Corrected On Site.-50ppm

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.

Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Styrofoam bowls on shelving. Corrected On Site.

No Violations Were Observed

1: 03A-07-1: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at grester than 41 degrees fahrenhiet. Observed chopped ham in reach in cooler, top section, at 57 degrees fahrenhiet. Observed at 63 degrees fahrenhiet upon callback. Observed chopped ham in reach in cooler bottom drawer cooler at 55 degrees fahrenhiet upon on stip callback. Had them ice foods down to bring temperature down to maintain 41degrees fahrenhiet or below.

4: 22-20-1: Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Upon callback same observed.

Critical - Violation: 03A-07-1Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham in reach in cooler, top section, at 57 degrees Fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site. Observed at 63 degrees fahrenhiet upon called.

Critical - Violation: 08A-10-1Observed an ice bin with no overhead protection on front service line.Corrected On Site.

Violation: 10-04-1Observed in-use utensil,ice scoops; for ice not stored on a clean, protected location. Observed on top of ice machine.

Critical - Violation: 22-20-1Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Violation: 22-22-1Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed Debbie Lewis, John Wilkerson employed at least a year with no employee certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/11.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Smashed Potatoes in regular refrigerator observed at 45 degrees Fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Baked potatoes in regularly refrigerator observed at 44 degrees fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburger patties at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped ham in reach in cooler, top section, at 57 degrees Fahrenhiet. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed an ice bin with no overhead protection on front service line.Corrected On Site.

Observed in-use utensil,ice scoops; for ice not stored on a clean, protected location. Observed on top of ice machine.

Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage of biscuits on front service area. Observed plastic file folder storage box with biscuits in it.

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 10ppm. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Observed buildup of black mildew like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans, plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Observed Debbie Lewis, John Wilkerson employed at least a year with no employee certification. This violation must be corrected by : 3/21/11.

No Violations Were Observed

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Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front line.

Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.

Observed open dumpster lid.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Two cakes on counter by seating area. Corrected On Site.

Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Gravy at 128 on run line in steam table.

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Front counter.

Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.

Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk at 53 degrees and hashbrowns at 54 degrees in reachin cooler.

Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Approximately 5 pounds of hashbrowns.

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Coffee

Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Critical - Condensation or other drainage from ric not draining properly

In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.

Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.

Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.

Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Corrected On Site.

Critical - Violation: 22-20-1Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.