Waffle House # 738

Observed cartons of hashbrowns stored in the reach in cooler with the container open. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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. PIC closed cartons of hashbrowns.

Observed black build up in ice bin under drink nozzle machine in front area of kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize ice bin under drink nozzle machine in front area of kitchen by today.

Observed a small leak in ceiling tile in dinning area. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated that maintenance is aware of the issue and that area (one table) is blocked and will not be used until it is repaired.

Observed sliced tomatoes in the prep top cooler temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC stated that they were from the third shift and they did not know when they were prepped CA: 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 PIC threw the sliced tomatoes in the trash.

Observed handwash sink at the front of the facility with rags and a cleaning solution bottle in it. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed the bottle and rags from the sink.

Observed no paper towels at the back handwash sink near the three compartment sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels. COS PIC put more paper towels in the paper towel dispenser.

Observed bacon sitting open in the WIF. CA: 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 PIC covered bacon in the WIF.

Observed grease build up on the vent hood above the grill area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed raw pork chop uncovered in WIF. CA: 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. PIC will cover raw pork chop in WIF today.

Observed bread uncovered on prep table in kitchen area. CA: 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. PIC covered bread on prep table in kitchen area.

Observed waffle butter container not covered in bottom of RIC under prep table. CA: 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. PIC covered waffle batter container in bottom of RIC under prep table.

Observed black build up in ice bin under drink nozzle machine in front area of kitchen. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC was in the process of cleaning under lid of ice bin in front area of kitchen.

Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced mushrooms temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep top cooler. CA: 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 PIC threw product away.

Observed a leak at the hand wash faucet in the back of the facility. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC stated that maintenance is aware of the leak. PIC will have faucet repaired.

Observed vanilla syrup for drinks being stored in a to go cup. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC discarded the vanilla syrup.

Observed no test strips in the facility to test sanitizer solution in the sanitizer buckets. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order new test strips for the facility.

Observed vent hood above grill area with accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.

Observed ceiling tile in dry storage area that needs to be pushed back into the ceiling. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tile pushed back up.

Observed black mold build up on ice machine in front of drink nozzle machine in front area of facility. PIC will have ice machine in front of drink nozzle machine in front area of facility cleaned and sanitized by today.

Observed several food items in RIC on left side of kitchen area not properly date marked. COS PIC properly date marked several food items in RIC on left side of kitchen area.

Observed two toxic chemical bottles stored next to food items on shelf in front area of facility. COS PIC removed two toxic chemical bottles from shelf where food items are stored in front area of facility and stored them properly on shelf in back area of facility.

Observed no food labels or an adequately descriptive identity statement on several food items in RIC on left side of kitchen area. COS PIC put food labels on several food items in RIC on left side of kitchen area.

Observed several wet wiping cloths not stored properly between uses. COS. PIC stored several wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution buckets.

Observed hot water not working properly at handwashing sink in front area of facility. PIC stated that maintenance is aware of this issue and will be coming today to repair hot water at handwashing sink in front area of facility.

Observed cold water not working properly at handwashing sink in back area of facility. PIC stated that maintenance is aware of this issue and will be coming today to repair cold water at handwashing sink in back area of facility.

Observed light bulbs out in WIC and WIF. PIC will need to have lights replaced in WIC and WIF by 07/10/2023.

Observed food service permit not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. PIC will have food service permit posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers by today.

Observed no test strips accessible to test sanitizer concentration in sanitizer buckets. PIC will be purchasing test strips today.

Observed missing drain plug on outside dumpster. PIC will have until 07/12/2023 to have drain plug on outside dumpster replaced.