Waffle House #1064

Observed several TCS foods in the walk in fridge that were above 41 F. PIC discarded the tested items.

Observed items (rags, chemical, brush) in hand sink at the time of inspection. PIC removed items and will keep hand sink free of clutter and accessible to employees at all times.

Observed mold like build up on interior of ice machine. CA- PIC will clean and keep all food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch.

At the time of inspection, the dish machine was not reaching a dish surface temperature of 160 F. PIC will use 3 compartment sink to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.

Observed food debris build up on hood vent. CA- advised PIC to clean ASAP and keep a cleaning schedule.

Observed employee drink in the reach in cooler in undesignated area. PIC discarded drink and will have employees place their food/drinks in a designated area where they cannot contaminate customer food.

Observed employee not washing hands between changing tasks on the prep line. C.A. Informed P.I.C.

c) When to Wash.

1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and:

(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P

(ii) After using the toilet room; P

(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P

(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; P

(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P

(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P

(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P

(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and

(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P

2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. P

Observed mold-like buildup on the ice machine in the back of the house. (CA) P.I.C. Will clean.

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 reach in coolers soiled with residue. Observed waffle maker area and cooking grill area with excessive build up. d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. CA- PIC will clean.