WAFFLE HOUSE 2274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the pad around grease receptacle. -opposite side of receptacle from where employees load grease into receptacle, visible in area where noted rust has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle with rusted out on bottom. -some rust has pitted the surface on bottom of receptacle. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use food container for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -syrup bottles stored on tray with standing water - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -cracked/broken shell egg inside rack inside stand up cooler next to stove.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -soiled rag inside basin of hand sink near register Corrected On-Site

Basic - -Remnants of Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. -Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Grease receptacle lid open.

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at cook line area. -soiled plates(food debris) above cold holding station next to grill within stack of clean plates Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -wearing wristwatch while preparing food

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet cloth on rack next to/above solution Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from beneath soda dispenser station inside cabinet

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in disrepair. -small gaps at molding in front if walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -chili cooled down from previous night service 43F at edge, 45-46F in middle of 2 deep, stacked plastic containers with lids on.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -chili

Basic - Cardboard used to line for food-contact inside cooler on shelving. -raw bacon

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -grits 115-120F in tabletop steamer in back area. Manager stated reheating to 165F Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at prep area. -some plates showing soil/food debris on side in clean stack of plates above grill Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone, car keys stored on top of soda bib box in back Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top surface of ice machine

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. -sleeves of drink cups stored on top surface of ice machine with soil/debris. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -unit containing raw shell eggs

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, solution out in front, manager had employee change out for fresh sanitizer Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. -2 flies above prep line hovering over exposed food -1 fly over iced tea station at end of line -1 fly by 3 compartment sink -must be in compliance by next unannounced inspection, per amy zaleski

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand sink next to ice machine 80F

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dry storage

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster/enclosure not clean.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -womens restroom

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -small gap at bottom left corner of back door

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -small cooler at end of cookline belo makeline Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet leaking at 3 compartment sink, slow drip

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -hash browns in carton, 45-47F. Manager states 2 hours from being reloaded from walk in. Manager moved back to other cooler in to cool down. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -laying against wall outside Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced ham 46-47F, sliced cheese 48F, topside of makeline without cover, Manager stated loaded line just prior to inspection.

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. -raw shell eggs, manager added time. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor inside dry storage in back 1 dead roach under cases of hash browns in dry storage in back, manager cleaned up Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler under racks -dry storage under racks

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underneath soda dispenser inside cabinet

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -0ppm opposite from grill

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw beef stored over raw pork, manager corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm chlorine

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in back -hand sink on cook line. -manager added signs Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -cups stored on floor in dry storage

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Steaks covered under consumer advisory stored under pork 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverages on rack of soda bibs Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. End of line at soda dispenser Corrected On-Site

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.