Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee

10436 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 15, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee dates to Feb 15, 2024.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Coral Springs restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains purple liquid identified as degreaser located under handwash sink

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.

10-06-5

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

42-01-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.

24-14-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter HOT DISPLAY - assorted empanadas (108-120F - Hot Holding). Per manager prepared 2.5 hrs. All empanadas removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Splitter with attached hose next to mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At front counter cold display, house made flans, cheesecake, and tres leches desserts missing date marks. Per manager made 48 hrs ago. Manager began to add dats to containers. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle under prep table by triple sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers without handles in bulk rice and sugar in back prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee on cook line wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and bulk containers of sugar and rice on floor in back prep area.

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front counter hot display box. Manager placed new thermometer in unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing at hand sink by triple sink. Sign printed, provided, and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Jun 19, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee.

How does Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waao Restaurant Bakery Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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