Waffle House #1147

Observed employee beverage stored in cooler next to food items. Cos by removing beverage. 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, 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.

Observed failure to discard time stored food after 4 hours. Observed eggs stored on time with the time updated but eggs not discarded. When asked about process PIC stated that after 4 hours the eggs are rotated back into cooler and new eggs pulled. when district manager arrived it was told that the eggs should be discard. Eggs were discarded.

Observed failure to maintain food items stored covered Observed bacon store in reach-in cooler without any overhead protection. 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 bacon

Observed failure to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed build up on the sides of the bulk ice machine.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC had employee clean unit.

Observed failure to discard food by the use by date. Observed several gallons of whole milk and 2 gallons of chocolate milk stored past the printed use by date. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. Milks were discarded

Observed failure to properly dispose of refuse Observed trash stored in front of back exit door. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Trash was taken out

Observed WIC door not shutting all the way. Ca: Advised PIC to get WIC door serviced. 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.

3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

Observed raw chicken, raw beef, raw bacon chili, and onions stored uncovered inside a RIC. COS- items were covered. 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;

Observed coffee mugs stored as clean with buildup on the inside and outside of the cups. Observed the tray where the cups were stored with buildup. COS- coffee mugs and trays were washed, rinsed and sanitized. 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.

Observed a trail of ants along the wall behind a steamtable. CA- pest control shall come out and facility needs a deep clean. A legal notice was left for facility to do a deep clean. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Observed debris on multiple surfaces in the main kitchen. Observed debris on multiple shelves in the facility. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean. 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 failure to protect the plates stored at cook line. COS: Informed the PIC to line the top plate and pull plates from under the top plate. Top plate will serve as protection. 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - Kitchen and Tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (C)

Observed debris on multiple surfaces in the main kitchen. Observed debris on multiple shelves in the facility. Ca- all nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean. 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 the wall behind the grill with grease buildup and grease drippings. CA- wall shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - Ventilation Hood System, Adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (C) (d) Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy. Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.