WAFFLE HOUSE #479

Observed steak and beef patties stored in 4 door reach in cooler by entrance of front food service without coverings. Observed waffle mix in the bottom of prep top cooler of front food service without a cover. C/A: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the 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: Food items covered.

Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution of 0 ppm and 10 ppm chlorine. C/A: 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. COS: Sanitizing solution remade to 50 ppm chlorine.

Observed coffee filters in front food service stored without protection from contamination. C/A: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. COS: Coffee filters covered.

Observed multiple TCS foods holding above 41F in the prep top cooler and cooler drawers located in the front food service. C/A: TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below when cold holding. COS: Discarded.

Observed grits holding below 135F on the steam table in the front food service and in the steam well in the main kitchen. C/A: TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or higher when hot holding. COS: Discard.

Observed eggs in basket over the grill at 50f, have label that says 9:15am-1:45p.m. C/A: label TCS foods with proper times when using time as a control factor, as soon as the TCS food is removed from temperature control, it must be labeled with time to indicate discard or use by (4 hours time limit) COS: PIC stated eggs were placed in basket on line at 2:00 p.m. Discard time labeled for 6:00.

Observed no CFSM posted at the facility. C/A: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed container stored in the hand sink in the front food service; observed empty cartons of milk stored in the hand sink in the main kitchen. C/A: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Items removed.

Observed no CFSM posted at the facility. C/A: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed 12 containers of rehydrated hashbrowns inside of 4 door reach in Cooler, PIC stated were prepared on previous day without date marked.

CA: If department grants variance, facility must comply with approved procedure.

COS: Date marked.

Observed no CFSM posted at the facility. C/A: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed dishes being washed in a dish machine that did not reach 180F. C/A: The temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse must reach at least 180F. COS: PIC reset dish machine. Temperatue reached 180F.