Waffle House 1491 Improves its Sanitary Rating
7000 Thomas Dr
Panama City, FL 32408
Health Inspection Reports
10/3/2016 | 9 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Clean bowls not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls by microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Open bag of sweet tarts by coffee cups on make line. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo platters on floor in dry storage.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On make line.
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean drinking glass.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chili 120°F manager said water in heat pan was low. 120°F at 10:15 to 129°F at 10:30. Heated to over 165°F on stove top and placed less than 2 hour in hot holding unit. Manager added water and adjusted temperature control. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back by grits. **Corrected On-Site**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By door leading to office.
5/20/2016 | 8 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Clean Togo lids not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Make line.
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back storage area.
Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. In back cooler and cooler on make line.
Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. On make line.
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cracked eggs then touched clean plates.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Emailed application. **Corrective Action Taken**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
12/4/2015 | 2 Violations | Rating 5/5
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to dry storage.
11/19/2015 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash gauge **Warning**
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. **Warning**
High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 47° f, ham 48° f, hash browns 47° f on cook line table. Moved into refrigerator.. Must be corrected by 11/20/15 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 175° f. Must be corrected by 11/20/15. **Warning**
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Eggs **Warning**
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to dry storage.
1/27/2015 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles over the cook line.
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair next to grill and next to coffee machine underneath the toaster.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed the cook cracked raw eggs things touch toast.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
9/22/2014 | 10 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers on the cook line.
Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair on the cook line.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and raw bacon then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook .
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.pie slice dated 9/13/2013 use date **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
Intermediate - Reach-in cooler soiled with food debris in the back area in front of the three compartment sink,
4/21/2014 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. Setting on to of the coffee machine **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **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.
10/16/2013 | 9 Violations | Rating 3.5/5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
Basic - Stored food not covered tea on the front line..
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Eggs
Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
8/15/2013 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
8/14/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4/5
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface underneath the lid of the reach in cooler on the front line . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. **Warning**
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.cook. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches underneath the dish machine on the front line.must be corrected by 8/15/2013 **Warning**
Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.next to stove top. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
3/21/2013 | 6 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Does not seal.
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups **Corrected On-Site**
Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2012 | 5 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. (shell eggs) Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced ham , sliced cheese, canned mushrooms , batter. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. gravy at 125 degrees fahrenheit for less than 4 hours .
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. rest room
4/20/2012 | 5 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham 50 , hashbrowns 53 , and cheese at 50 degrees fahrenheit on cookline cooler. items have been on line for one hour
Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. maintaining at 47 -50
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. dumping
Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves .
Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
11/30/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.5/5
Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (shell eggs). Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of liquid residue. Corrected On Site.
Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor/in drain under the dishwash machine. Corrected On Site.
6/20/2011 | 4 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. Food may not be served past 4 hours.Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed an open beverage container in reach in cooler.Corrected On Site.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. wash temperature 130-data plate calls for 150.
Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
5/23/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
4/11/2011 | 0 Violations | Rating 5/5
No Violations Were Observed
2/7/2011 | 7 Violations | Rating 3.25/5
Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham at 50. Corrected On Site.
Critical - Observed uncoverd burgers in the walkin freezer. Violation addressed on call back and ac request issued.
Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.ice in sink
Critical - Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.violation addressed on callback.
Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.This violation must be corrected by : 4/10/11.
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. Violation was addressed on callback.
2/7/2011 | 3 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Critical - Violation: 08A-29-1Observed uncovered burgers in freezer.
Critical - Violation: 22-21-1Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
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. This violation must be corrected by : 2/7/11.
12/6/2010 | 8 Violations | Rating 3.75/5
Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef over pork in reach in cooler by grill.
Critical - Observed uncovered burgers in freezer.
Observed bowl stored in cut onions.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
Critical - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water at handwash sink on hotwater side.
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. This violation must be corrected by : 2/7/11.
4/15/2009 | 7 Violations | Rating 4.75/5
Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in the men's and womens restrooms needs cleaning.
Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers.
Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair needs to be replaced on the front reachin cooler where the tomatoes and cheese is.
Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
12/10/2008 | 9 Violations | Rating 4.25/5
Ceiling tile missing in the stockroom.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable on the cook line has some broken tiles.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler in the back by stockroom.
Observed clean equipment stored on floor in the stockroom.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
Wet mop not hung to dry by the stockroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line and the counter top.
7/14/2008 | 11 Violations | Rating 3/5
Critical - Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the mens restrooms.
Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees up front by the diswashing area.
Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
Observed clean equipment stored on floor in your stockroom.
Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice up front in both ice bin.Employees was using cups to dip ice for the customers.
Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods eggs in your reachin cooler by the 3 compartment sink.
Observed open dumpster lid.
Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area two bottles of Lysol kitchen cleaner on the table in the back by the 3 compartment sink.
Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.