WAFFLE HOUSE #154

Observed several TCS food items stored inside the reach in coolers near the grill and kitchen door maintained cold holding temperatures above 41F. CA TCS food items must maintained cold holding temperatures at 41F or below to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS The food items were discarded.

A container of grits stored inside the steam well in the kitchen held hot holding temperatures at 121F. CA TCS food items must maintain hot holding temperatures at 135F or above. COS The grits were discarded.

Mold was observed on the soda nozzles on the front prep line. Food debris was observed on the hot plate on the storage rack inside the kitchen and on the ice scoop. CA Equipment and utensils must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The equipment and scoop was sanitized.

Food debris and grease accumulation was observed inside drawers, reach in coolers, underneath the grill, on countertop surfaces near the waffle makers and on the bottom surface of the hood on the front prep line. White residue was observed on the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. CA Equipment and food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination.

The sanitizer bucket near the dishwasher and the kitchen door tested at 0PPM for chlorine sanitizer. CA The concentration of the chlorine must test at 50PPM. COS The sanitizer tested at 50PPM.

A black substance was observed on the soda nozzles. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The soda nozzles were removed and sanitized.

Food debris was observed on the utensils stored inside the drawer below the grill. CA Utensils must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The utensils were removed and stored inside the dishwasher.

Spatulas were observed stored in between the grill and steam table. CA Store utensils directly on the countertop/cutting board to prevent contamination. COS The spatulas were removed.

The sanitizer bucket near the dishwasher tested at 0PPM for chlorine sanitizer. CA The concentration of the chlorine must test at 50PPM. COS The sanitizer tested at 50PPM. Food debris was observed on an unused waffle maker, hot plate and inside the 3-compartment sink inside the kitchen. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent insects, bugs and or rodents from entering inside the facility. Recommend wrapping and/or removing unused equipment. CA The equipment is in the process of being sanitized. Mold was observed on the soda nozzles/dispenser and inside the ice machine. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The ice machine is in the process of being sanitized.

Food debris and grease accumulation was observed inside drawers, reach in coolers, underneath the grill, on countertop surfaces near the waffle makers on the front prep line.

Observed several TCS food items stored in prep top cooler and prep cooler (bottom) in main kitchen cold holding above 41F.

CA: TCS foods cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below.

COS: PIC discarded items.

Observed chocolate milk expired on 1/28/24 and whipped cream expired on 12/25/23 in main kitchen in reach in cooler.

CA: TCS food items must be discarded by expiration date labeled.

COS: PIC discarded items.

Observed food debris and buildup of grease inside in between several equipment, drawers, and bottom of reach in coolers.

CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean and free of debris and accumulation of grease.