Waffle House #1776

Observed that TCS foods were being kept above 41 degrees in the sandwich unit and the reach in cooler.C/ATCS foods were moved to the walk in cooler.

Observed non-active hot holding food items (Biscuits&Gravy and Chili) being stored within a steam well without lid coverage. COS: PIC corrected the error by placing steam well lid covers over tcs food items.

Observed build up of debris underneath cold holding counter top and outer surface of stored coffee mugs. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed prepped chicken and other TCS food items in reach in cooler with no date marking. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 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 date marked foods.

Observed expired gallons of liquid milk in reach-in cooler in the kitchen. 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. PIC discarded.

Observed an employee wearing a wrist watch while handling food. No jewelry shall be worn unless plain wedding band. Employee removed wrist watch.