Waffle House

Observed employees with long and painted nails making food (drinks). COS. Employees washed hands and donned gloves. Code: Fingernails shall be kept short and trimmed without paint and polish unless wearing gloves.

Observed employee making food while wearing jewelry on their wrists (watch). COS. Removed. Code: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and stored in sanitizer buckets above the level of the sanitizer solution. COS. All wet wiping cloths placed into and submerged in sanitizer solution. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the back door was being kept open by having the lock on the door engaged while it was open, so the door was unable to close. COS. Door closed. Code: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected from pest entry.

Observed plates no in-use stored upright and unprotected. COS. Burner plates added. Code: Utensils and plates not in-use shall be stored coverd, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.

Observed large accumulation of ice on the walk-in freezer unit and the shelves below it. Code: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves, particularly in the commissary/walk-in area. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed employee drink stored in non-single-use container and water bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have the means to test their high temp dishmachine. CA: The facility shall have the means to test each type of sanitization method used in the establishment.

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves, particularly in the commissary/walk-in area. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the facility had eggs that were time marked for 2:30 AM to 6:30 AM and it was 8:00 AM. COS. Eggs discarded, new eggs brought out, and time updated. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health control shall be held for no more than 4 hours, 6 hours if cold TCS food is maintained below 70 F, and shall be discarded once that time has passed. Facility shall have a written TPHC plan that shall be followed.

Observed accumulation of debris inside units. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the mechanical dishwasher which uses hot water as the method for sanitization only reached 154 F; when using the facilities maximum registering thermometer the temperature reached 154 F; inspectors temp dot did not change colors. COS. Dishes shall be manually washed until the mechanical dishwasher can be serviced/repaired. CA: For hot water sanitizing dishwashers, the hot water shall reach 165 F for stationary rack dishwashers.

Observed that the back door was being kept open by having the lock on the door engaged while it was open, so the door was unable to close. COS. Door closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floor. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee drinks stored in single-use containers that were stored with and above food contact surfaces, observed drinks in non-single-use containers that were stored with and above food, and observed employees eating food over food meant for consumer consumption. COS. All items and activities moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use cup with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination; employee food shall be consumed in designated areas that are separate from food storage and preparation areas.

Observed that the back door was being kept open by having the lock on the door engaged while it was open, so the door was unable to close. COS. Door closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed that single-use items (cups) were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Lids placed on top cup. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floor of the walk-in. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that employee drinks were stored in cups without straws and that they were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use cup with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed employees with long and paints nails making drinks with ice. COS. Employees washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and trimmed without paint and polish unless wearing gloves.

Observed employees wearing watches and bracelets while preparing drinks with ice. COS. Removed items. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the appropriate concentration. COS. New buckets made. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concnetration.

Observed that the 3-compartment sink faucet was leaky. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed that single-use items (cups) were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Lids placed on top cup. CA: Single-use items shall be stored covered or inverted.