Waffle House #1030

Observed insecticide spray being stored with/beside coffee filters and above waffle iron spray liquid on a shelve in the dry storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Removed insecticide. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.

Observed that facility did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator for the hot water dishwasher at the time of this inspection. CA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Observed walk in freezer door was not fully closing inside walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

White gravy was found at 76 degrees during cooling after 3 hours without documentation at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Process will be evaaluaed by mgr.

Observed raw sausage patties, bacon, and beef patties stored uncovered in reach in cooler by grill area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: Food must be covered at all times to prevent vertical contamination.

Observed with ice bucket being stored in a soiled milk crate, unprotected from food contact surface contamination at the time of this inspection. COS removed and cleaned CA Mgr will be sure they are protected

Observed raw sausage patties, bacon, and beef patties stored uncovered in reach in cooler by grill area, as well as an uncovered box with sausage patties in walk in freezer, and an uncovered pie in a reach in cooler by door at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered items. CA: Food must be covered at all times to prevent vertical contamination.

Observed facility was not using sanitizer in sanitizer buckets (to wipe table tops and counters) at the time of this inspection. Management explained that a staff member is allergic to bleach and they were using a soap solution instead. EH instructed they must use an alternative type of sanitizer such as Quat. sanitizer. COS: Management stated that they will use a different type of sanitizer to clean counters and tables when allergic staff member is working. CA: An approved sanitizer solution must be used to wipe counters and table tops.

Observed that ice machine had a moldlike buildup on the plastic insert inside the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed a box of biscuits being stored on the floor inside walk in freezer at the time of this inspection. COS: Management moved box. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Observed a box with cup lids being stored on floor at the dry storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management removed box from floor. CA: Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles must be stored in a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Observed two cup stack holders did not have top covers to protect disposable cups by the soda fountain at the time of this inspection. COS: Management covered. CA: Single service items must be kept covered to avoid vertical contamination.

Observed that facility did not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator for the hot water dishwasher at the time of this inspection. CA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Observed hood system filters where covered in grease at the time of this inspection. CA: Physical facilities shall be kept clean.

Observed raw sausage patties and tea stored uncovered at the time of this inspection. COS: Management had the food items covered. CA: Facility must ensure that stored food remains covered at all times.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had multiple raw meats and ready to eat food items and store uncovered inside of coolers and steam wells throughout the front food service areas. COS: Management and staff covered all food items when identified by Glynn EH. CA: Management stated that they will instruct staff to keep food covered at all times when not in immediate use/prep.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine had a plastic tray that displayed significant buildup on it inside of the ice machine. COS: Management removed the tray to have it cleaned and sanitized and discarded all affected ice. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to create a bi weekly cleaning schedule for this unit with the understanding that this violation had been repeated multiple times in facility history.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a storage drawer located directly underneath the grill area that had clean utensils inside of it being stored in contact with stagnant water and buildup. COS: Management removed the drawer and utensils completely to have them cleaned and sanitized before use. CA: Management stated that they will increase the cleaning schedule so that the drawers are cleaned and sanitized more frequently.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have the most recent inspection report displayed for public viewing. CA: Management stated that they will display the most recent inspection report at all times for public viewing and reading.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility did not have any handwashing signage displayed in the restrooms instructing employees to wash hands. CA: Management stated that they will display the appropriate signage at all handwashing sinks in the facility instructing staff to wash hands.

observed during the course of this inspection that a reach in cooler located underneath the prep top cooler was cold holding tcs cheese slices above 41 deg f. COS: Management discarded the tcs products in the cooler. CA: Management stated that they will not use the unit for cold holding tcs food products until repairs are made an the unit can hold foods at 41 deg f or below.

It was observed on 08/31/2023 that the facility cooler had been repaired and was properly keeping food cool.

Observed during the course of this inspection that multiple meats were stored in the reach in cooler beside the grill uncovered at the time of this inspection. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to store food in containers that have lids so that food is covered and protected from vertical contamination/drippage.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine had a tray inside that displayed significant buildup on a food contact surface. COS: Management protected the ice from contamination and removed the tray to clean and sanitize it. CA: Management stated that they will adjust the cleaning frequency of the tray to provide a safe and sanitary food contact surface.