Waffle House #553

Observed Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (opening at the bottom of the rear/side door.

CA: The Opening at the bottom of door must be seal to prevent any pest from entering the establishment with in 30 days.

511-6-1.07(2)(m) - Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Observed an in-use utensil (such as a knife) stored in crevices between equipment in between uses.

COS: Employee removed knives from between equipment and place then in the dishwashing area to be washed and sanitized.

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves.

COS: Manager had employee cleaned the racks inside the reach in cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.

COS: Manager had employee to clean the gaskets and handle of the reach in coolers

Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.

CA: Dumpster shall be in good repair. Have Dumpster replaced within 30 days.

511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - Storing Refuse, Recyclables & Receptacles; Areas, Enclosures, & Receptacles, Good Repair (C) (l) Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair. Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair.

Observed in ice machine black mold like substance on the white flap. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC immediately started cleaning the ice machine.

Observed prepared food (raw chicken in reach in cooler) not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. 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. Advised PIC to date all cooked left over food.

Observed employees with no beard guide/hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. No jewelry, except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. PIC advised to see that employees maintained a high degree of personal cleanliness and and use good hygienic practices during working period in the food service establishment. PIC provided beard guide to employees.

Observed live flies in the main kitchen by 3 compartment sink and underneath by the drain pipe. Code- Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device or the devices be installed so that they are not located over a food preparation area, and dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Facility must take additional steps in conjunction with your pest control contractor such as ensuring no standing water is around the building (especially doors) or debris. Also, keep the dumpster area clean and dry as much as possible. Advised PIC facility needs better elimination methods for the pests that still make it into the facility, and the facility must increase fly treatment prior to the next routine inspection.