WAFFLE HOUSE, INC.

EHS observed a fork stored in working container of raw chicken with handle in chicken. Violation: (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon

CA: PIC removed fork from container.

Violation:Equipment for cooling and heating food, and holding cold and hot food, shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf Inspector note: EHS obesrved prep top cooler not holding adequate uniform temperature. All food items were placed in prep top cooler within 30 minutes prior to EHS arrival. Corrective action: PIC will have maintenance repair/replace equipment. All food items were placed in alternative cold holding units to prevent temperature increase for TCS foods.

Violation: 1. Except as specified in subsection 2(i) below, tableware that is preset shall be protected from contamination by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. 2. Preset tableware may be exposed if: (i) Unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated; or (ii) Settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use. Inspector note: EHS observed plates above grill area exposed to contamination. Corrective action: EHS instructed PIC to have plates inverted or to have top plate wrapped to prevent potential contamination.

Violation: 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Inspector note: EHS observed bottom reach-in refrigeration units with debris accumulation. EHS observed grill area with debris accumulation between equipment and on drawers below area. Corrective action: EHS instructed to clean as frequently as to prevent such.

EHS observed dumpster assigned to the facility lacking proper lids and side doors . PIC stated that he ordered a dumpster and it arrived in disrepair. EHS advised PIC to reach out to the company that delivered the dumpster to repair . 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf