Waffle House #877

Observed facility has expired certified food safety certificate dated 11/7/23 posted. 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - Food Safety Manager Certification. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. PIC must renew within 30 days.

Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC washed and sanitized ice machine clean to sight and touch.

Observed facility posted inspection report dated 2/8/23 and not the current report. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C)

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information.

3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority.

4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away.

5. A food service establishment inspection report addendum need not be displayed, but shall be made available by the food service establishment to the public upon request.

Observed female restroom sink faucet dripping water. 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - Cleaning Plumbing Fixtures- Handsinks, Urinals & Toilets (C) (h) Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.

Observed scrapped and rusted walk in cooler door, and exposed to moisture. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will repair with 10 days.

Observed build-up of slimy pink and black mold substance in the interior of ice machine board. Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: At any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC washed and sanitized ice machine to sight and touch.

Observed expired gallon of milk in a reach in cooler next to soda machine 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 a cook wearing a black wrist band jewelry while preparing/handling food. No jewelry is allowed including watches. The only piece allowed is one single ring band with no stones. Advised MGR to instruct food handlers to remove jewelry. Corrective action taken.

Observed throughout the facility that various surfaces are dirty with food debris/soil build up. Detail clean all surfaces such as cooler gaskets, coffee mug trays, inside drawers and so on. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed walk in freezer building ice on the door and prevents it from closing properly. Observed facility floor tiles need replacing or refurbishing. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC has a work order to replace the floor in 3 days.