WAFFLE HOUSE #1290

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cookline employee crack raw shell eggs then handle utensils and sliced cheese without changing gloves.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling container from hand sink on cookline. Manager discussed hand sink use with employees Corrective Action Taken

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. Tested 3 times, highest temp 154F. Operator adjusted thermostat, tested at 163F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200ppm . Manager replaced solution, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan and wiping cloth in front counter hand sink. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Eggs on cookline out of temperature control with no time marking. Manager stated eggs have been out for 1 hour, placed time marking. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloths on cookline. Operator placed in solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Machine gauge reached 142. Hi temp thermometer tested 185.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up under soda nozzles at soda fountain. Hood filters have grease buildup.

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back room

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Repeat Violation

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. Emailed to operator

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cutting board and cookline refrigerator

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a bag of straws stored in floor in front kitchens Observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over waffle batter in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice bin near door to back kitchen Corrected observed employee place in dish area Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up along bottom of reachin cooler on cookline

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee discard gloves and place new gloves on without hand washing on cookline Inspector explained proper hand washing and glove usage

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold inside ice machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reachin cooler

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink on cookline Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold build up inside ice machine

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on 3-compartment sink Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed PVC pipe missing at hand sink near 3-compartment sink

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over instant hash browns in reachin cooler on cookline Repeat Corrected-observed employee place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels missing at hand sink near dish area Corrected-observed employee replace paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on dry storage shelf corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed syrup stored on the floor in front kitchen by kitchen exit Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in dish area Email manager a hands washing sign Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline