Waffle House #783

Observed waffle batter in RIC stored uncovered. 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 food item.

Observed food items (raw porkchops and raw steak) stored in RIC without proper date marking. CA: Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. PIC provided datemarking for food items.

Observed fumehood in need of cleaning. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have fumehood cleaned.

Observed employee cell phone stored on bread rack. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed employee's phone from area.

Observed bottled soda being stored inside of ice machine meant for customer use. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Using separate equipment for each type or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC removed soda from ice machine.

Observed dumpster without drain plug. CA: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC will have drain plug replaced.

Observed TCS food products(sausage patties and bacon) in reach in cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. 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 PIC will have items rapidly cooled.

Observed a bucket of raw chicken in the reach in cooler, chili and waffle batter in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not properly date marked to indicate the date of preparation or when the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark food items.

Observed scoop not properly stored with handle above the product in the ice machine in the back of the facility. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC properly stored ice scoop.

Observe dispensing utensils in onions hash browns, and mushrooms in prep top cooler not stored with handle above product to prevent cross contamination. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC properly stored dispensing utensils.

Observed reach in cool with mold like growth inside walls and on seal of door. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will clean reach in cooler.

Observed floors not free from accumulation of food and trash debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC cleaned floors.

Observed employee snacks held on counter beside drink machine and between the waffle irons and coffee pots. CA: . 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. PIC moved items to designated area for employee activity.

Observed a bucket of chicken and pork chops not properly date marked. PIC date marked chicken and pork chops.

Observed interior of reach in cooler not free of food residue and other liquids. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have interior of reach in cooler cleaned and sanitized.