WAFFLE HOUSE #595

Observed grits steam well stored directly next to hand sink where it is exposed to splash (back main kitchen). C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Extend splash guard or move grits away from the hand sink where it is not exposed to splash within 72 hours.

Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler (front preparation area). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded, Sliced tomato and Diced Ham were allowed to be placed on ice (recently placed in unit).

Observed employee touch raw bacon and raw beef patties, changed gloves, then proceeded to plate RTE hashbrowns without washing hands first. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Hands washed

Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in prep top cooler (front preparation area). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Discarded, Sliced tomato and Diced Ham were allowed to be placed on ice (recently placed in unit).

Observed raw shelled eggs (70F) on TPHC did not have the discard time recorded. Per PIC, the eggs were placed there an hour prior. C/A: Written procedures for TPHC shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment. COS: Eggs discarded.

Observed several containers of foods (beef patties, sliced beef, and chicken breasts) stored uncovered in reach-in cooler 1 in front preparation area. C/A: Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Covered

Observed sliced lemons, dirty bucket, and bottle inside front hand sink. C/A: Hand sinks should only be used for handwashing. COS: Removed.

Observed at approximately 3:10pm that the TPHC discard time for eggs has passed (marked at 1:30pm). C/A: Written procedures for TPHC shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment. COS: Eggs discarded.