Waffle House# 696

3871 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2023
50
Score
High Risk

Waffle House# 696 has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2023. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Waffle House# 696 since Mar 29, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Waffle House# 696's latest score of 50 falls below the Ocala average of 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the prep area, spray bottle with degreaser stored above soda bags, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the line, chili 120F, manager voluntarily discarded.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At inspection time, male employee fixing waffle machine placed back into the line, no sanitization occurred, Manager moved to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For six employees
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license available
50-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Behind property.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At the prep area, employee drink above customers food, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs stored over sausage and bacon in reach-in cooler across from the office. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to grill: ham (47F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in an ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Items in reach-in cooler across from office: pancake batter (46F- Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding); bacon (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to a cooler with ambient temperature of 37F to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and then handled clean plate without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink, faucet handle broken not allowing hot water to turn on.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from office. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler next to soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to soda station.
23-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handles missing at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on counter next to soda machine. Employee placed towel in bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House# 696 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House# 696 on file is from Mar 29, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Waffle House# 696 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Waffle House# 696 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Waffle House# 696's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House# 696 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Waffle House# 696 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.