Waffle House 425

Observed non-food contact of interior reach-in-cooler neat steam well with excessive staining and interior non-food contact surface of storage area (with debris) under flat-top stove. Advised PIC non-food contact surface of equipment shall be kept free of food residue and accumulation.

Observed medicine (cream) stored above multiple soda boxes during time of inspection. Advised PIC Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. COS: PIC moved medicine (cream) away from soda boxes to an approved designated area.

Observed 2024 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service permit and post in public view.

Observed multiple food employees wash hands for less than 20 seconds. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. COS: Had food employees properly wash hands for 20 seconds in warm water.

Upon arrival, observed ice inside of handsink at front-food service area. Advised PIC a handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed ice from handsink.

Observed food handler use gloves to crack raw shell eggs and then proceed with same gloves placed two slices of bread in toaster. Advised PIC If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: Had PIC discard slices of bread placed in toaster.

Observed accumulated residues on interior of ice machine and ice machine lid. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency. COS: Had PIC service ice machine.

Observed non-food contact surfaces inside cabinet units under stove top and under stove top along wall of unit, accumulated residue. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed multiple raw shell eggs received at time of inspection measuring above 45F. Advised PIC Raw eggs shall be received in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F (7°C) or less. COS: Had PIC return items to shipper.

Observed multiple plates at front-service, metal food containers and pans in cabinet unit with debris, residues, staining stored as clean, and ice machine bin at front-service with debris and residues. Advised PIC food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC place soiled items at 3-compartment for wash-rinse-sanitize.

Observed non-food contact surfaces inside cabinet units under stove top and under coffee prep area. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.