WAFFLE HOUSE (W. Belmont)

Observed mold-like accumulation inside ice machine. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must deep clean within 72 hours.

Observed coffee residue on trays used to store clean coffee mugs upside down. CA: Food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to the sight and touch. COS by rewashing trays and mugs.

Observed several reach in coolers with significant food residue and debris accumulation on the floors of the coolers. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a rate that prevents accumulation. Must clean more frequently.

Observed pan used to hold syrup bottles with standing water in the bottom. No food contamination involved. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be free of residue. COS: PIC had employee clean and sanitize tray and will avoid leaving water in trays.

Observed soiled coffee pot with water pooling in bottom stored as clean, and observed clean coffee mugs covered with coffee grounds.

CA: All equipment and utensils should be free of debris and clean.

COS: Coffee pot and mugs were cleaned and PIC instructed employees to ensure no water pooling occurs.

Observed plastic baffle in ice machine soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Baffle was clean.

Observed soiled drink nozzles at both drink stations. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of nozzles and diffusers. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/25. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Drink nozzles were cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed interior lid of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Interior lid of ice machine was clean to sight and touch.

Observed soiled cooking utensils stored as clean. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 02/17/2025. Cooking utensils were clean to sight and touch.

Observed food containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

Observed coffee mugs stored as clean soiled with stuck-on food debris. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

Observed fan cover in Walk-in cooler soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Performed informal follow-up. Walk-in cooler fan cover was clean to sight and touch and free of accumulations.

Observed Walk-in cooler ceiling and walls soiled. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean.

Observed Walk-in cooler racks heavily soiled with buildup. Corrective action: employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 02/27/2025. Performed informal follow-up on 2/27/25. Walk-in cooler racks were clean to sight and touch.

Observed multiple food storage containers stored as clean soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were taken to warewashing area to be washed.

Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, maintenance contacted to clean ice machine. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.

Observed cooking utensil storage drawer soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.

Observed hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature (below 165F). Corrective Action: CFSM was notified,3-compartment sink to be used until mechanical dishwasher temperature is verified to reach at least 165F or manufacturers recommended final rinse temperature.

Observed flies in kitchen and dine-in area. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, workorder placed to have pest control company service facility. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/20.

Observed ice machine lid soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/16.

Observed container in handwashing sink at beginning of inspection, making handwashing sink inaccessible. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, container was removed from sink. Discussed handwashing sinks are only to be used for handwashing and are to always be accessible for handwashing.

Observed in-use sanitizer spray bottle not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, sanitizer bottle was discarded. Discussed checking the concentration of the sanitizer bottles daily. New sanitizer bottle provided with 200-300PPM quaternary ammonium.

Observed interior of ice machine heavily soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/18 to ensure interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed multiple cooler gaskets with food build-up or in disrepair. Corrective Action: PIC was notified about the issue, employee was assigned to clean the cooler gaskets in good condition and replace the gaskets that are in disrepair. Will perform informal follow-up on 10/16 to ensure issue has been corrected.

Observed hood vent covers at grill line heavily soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/25 to verify.

Observed multiple wire shelves in coolers not of a smooth cleanable surface, unable to be properly cleaned. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, discussed replacing shelving or painting shelves to prevent further rusting and to be able to be properly cleaned. Will perform informal inspection on 9/25 to verify.

Observed area under drink station heavily soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/25 to verify area has been cleaned to sight and touch.