Waffle House

Observed improper storage of raw chicken placed beside raw pork chops located in reach in unit.

CA/COS: PIC removed raw pork and raw beef from beside raw chicken placed on shelves above raw chicken.

Observed raw beef patty, pork sausage patties, raw bacon slices cold holding above 41F.

CA: Items were moved to the walk-in cooler to be brought down in temperature. PIC shall monitor internal temperature of the reach-in cooler. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed TCS & RTE foods (raw chicken, raw pork chops and waffle batter) stored inside of the reach in unit uncovered.

CA/COS: PIC placed lids over containers of said foods.

Observed pink-like build up on the inside and walls of ice machine.

RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed build-up of old food debris around waffle station and inside reach-in coolers.

RCA: Non food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of build up or debris.

Observed pork sausage, burgers, and t-bones holding above 41F.

CA: Items were moved to the walk-in cooler to be brought down in temperature. PIC shall monitor internal temperature of the reach-in cooler. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

Observed scoops for prep-top items and reach-in items under with handles in the food product (caramel chips, .

CA: Handles were placed out of food items. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed scoops for prep-top items and reach-in items under with handles in the food product (caramel chips, .

CA: Handles were placed out of food items. RCA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed build-up of food debris around waffle station and inside reach-in coolers.

RCA: Non food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of build up or debris.

Observed pans in storage under stovetop to have butter within it while stacked together together ready for use. Observed pans to have old food (hashbrown crumbs) within it while stacked together ready for use. COS/CA: PIC removed equipment to be washed in the dish machine. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed wet wiping cloths to be stored on the counter near the steam wells. COS/CA: PIC removed cloth and placed in sanitizer bucket. RCA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions.

Observed accumulation of old food debris (bacon and beef), coffee grounds, pancake batter, egg spillage, and oil/butter (storage under stovetop) within the cold holding units. RCA: Non food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of build up or debris.

Observed multiple packages of iceberg lettuce in reach in coolers and a case in walk in cooler to be mold-like and/or slimy to the touch. CA/COS: PIC discarded all lettuce that were mold-like/slimy. RCA/Food Service Rule: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented

Observed heavy black build up on both soda dispensers machine nozzles in the main kitchen. RCA: PIC shall ensure that soda nozzles are cleaned daily to prevent build up. Food Service Rule: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed wiping cloths sanitizer solution of chlorine to be reading 0pppm. COS/CA: PIC added bleach to sanitizer container and re tested giving a reading of 100ppm. RCA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

(ii) Laundered daily.

Observed facility to not have most current inspection report posted within the facility. RCA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed ventilation hood to be dripping grease along the inside side walls of the ventilation hood. RCA: Facility shall have ventilation cleaned thoroughly. Food Service Rule: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings