Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles

2140 34 St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 14 violations before that.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles' 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired from 2-1-2020 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found crawling under soda vending machine. Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Towan Rush 5-25-17 **Warning**

53A-03-7

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. Whipping cream and orange juice in walk in cooler not date marked after opening. **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rust/mold-like substance in back of ice machine next to dish washer **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing next to three compartment sink with electrical cords hanging **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Very large broken space under a fire extinguisher. **Warning**

36-03-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards located on dry dish storage rack are heavily scratched **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two large buckets and I stored on floor in walk-in freezer between back door and walk in cooler **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Lighting shield above walk-in freezer hanging down **Warning**

38-01-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage on rack in cooler next to boxes of beer. **Warning**

12B-13-4

Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Plumbing line next to walk-in cooler rusted and has no cap **Warning**

29-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large sugar and flour at bottom shelf of dry storage rack not clearly labeled **Warning**

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rush Hour Chicken and Waffles means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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