WAFFLE HOUSE #580

Observed raw cut chicken stored next to raw pork chops in meat reach in cooler. CA:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P COS: Raw pork chops were moved to the shelf above raw cut chicken. Advised PIC to refer to storage flyer given by Waffle House.

Observed dishes stored as unclean with debris build up inside storage pans stored under grill. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS- All dishes were moved to dish pit. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

Observed reach in cooler racks unclean with debris build up. Observed shelf under grill under with heavy grease debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Coolers racks and a shelves were cleaned by employee while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

Observed walk in cooler not self latching. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Advised to have serviced.

Observed reach in cooler gaskets unclean with black substance build up. Observed shelf under grill under with heavy debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrected Onsite: Gaskets were cleaned by employee while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

Observed raw chicken, raw bacon and raw pork chops stored uncovered. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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; Corrected Action: Lids were added to all raw food items. Advised cook raw food items shall be covered to prevent contamination.

Observed inside of ice bins unclean with black debris build up. Observed single use cup dispensers unclean with debris build up. Observed dishes stored as clean in drawer under grill unclean to sight and touch with debris build inside pan.

Corrective Action:511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils.

3. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting time/temperature control for safety food may be cleaned less frequently than every 4 hours if: (iv) Equipment is used for storage of packaged or unpackaged food, such as a reach-in refrigerator, and the equipment is cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

5.Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:

(i) At any time when contamination may have occurred;

(ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles;

(iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and

(iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment Corrected onsite: Single use dispensers, ice bins and drawers were cleaned while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

3 sanitizer buckets were observed with reading higher than 200 ppm Cl. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or

2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P

Corrected Onsite: Sanitizer buckets were remade to read 100 ppm Cl. Advised to use test strips when making sanitizer solutions.

Observed reach in cooler gaskets unclean with black substance build up. Observed shelf under grill under with heavy debris build up. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrected Onsite: Gaskets were cleaned by employee while inspector was onsite. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.

Observed employee food stored in front service reach in cooler. Observed employee cups stored next to food items for restaurant use. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Corrected onsite: Employee food and cups were discarded and educated on proper employee food storage.

Observed reach in cooler gaskets unclean with debris build up. Corrective Action: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.

Observed raw steak, breakfast pork sausage and raw bacon stored directly on shelf in reach in cooler without proper covering to prevent contamination. COS- raw steak, breakfast pork sausage and raw bacon were placed in pans with lids to prevent contamination. Shelf was sanitized before returning raw foods to reach in cooler.

Observed soda nozzles on the left side of grill unclean with black substance build up inside nozzles. COS- All nozzles were removed, cleaned and sanitized before placing back in use.

Observed drawer with cooking utensils stored as clean unclean with debris build up inside pan. COS- utensils were moved to dish pit to be washed.

Observed reach in cooler gaskets unclean with debris build up. Advised to deep clean.

Observed cook wearing bracelet while preparing food items. COS- Bracelet was removed, hands were washed and sanitized and eggs were discarded and remade

Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine. COS- Scoop was removed from ice machine. Advised PIC scoop shall not be stored inside ice bin.

Observed inside of all reach in coolers unclean with food debris. Advised to increase cleaning frequency. COS- all coolers were cleaned and sanitized while inspector was on site.