WAFFLE HOUSE (Red Bud) #88

Observed several TCS foods cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler to the right of the grill and in prep top & reach in cooler underneath prep top. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature (AAT) of the reach in cooler to the right of the grill was 42°F. The AAT of the prep top & reach in cooler underneath was 43°F. COS by moving TCS foods out of temperature for less than 4 hours to different coolers to cool back down. Maitenance adjusted the coolers to AATS of ~35°F. Must ensure coolers are maintaining this AAT before placing TCS foods back within them.

Observed gravy hot held at 128°F within bain-marie. CA: TCS food shall be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating to 180°F on grill, since gravy was out of temperature for less than 4 hours.

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

Observed containers storing clean pans and utensils under grill with food residue accumulation. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to the sight and touch. COS by rewashing containers, pans, and utensils. Health Authority suggests cleaning twice a day if daily is not sufficient.

Observed several live roaches throughout main kitchen area. CA: CA: Pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the facility for presence of pests and contacting pest control when pests are found. PIC showed invoice from latest pest control visit, which was early May 2026. PIC states pest control will come out soon and service this facility more frequently to address this issue.

Observed container of biscuits in reach-in cooler uncovered. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Biscuit container was covered.

Observed sausage with gravy in steam well uncovered. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: Sausage gravy was covered.

Observed sanitizer spray bottles stored on waitress carts over syrup and other condiments. CA: Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS: No direct contamination was observed, spray bottle moved away from condiments.

Observed shelving at reach-in cooler next to grill soiled with brown debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No COS can be noted, inspector must return for informal follow-up.

2/16: Verified shelving in reach-in cooler next to grill has been cleaned to sight and touch. Shelving has also been sealed to allow for smooth, nonabsorbent cleanable surface.

Observed containers of waffle batter that contain raw shelled eggs stored on shelf directly over milk. CA: Foods must be stored by minimum cook temperature. COS: No contamination was observed. Milk was placed on shelf above waffle batter.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in the reach-in cooler beside the cook line (Chili=44F, chocolate milk=44F, creamer=44F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Chili, chocolate milk and creamer were placed in cooler about 2 hours ago but cooler door wasn't closed properly. TCS foods were placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

Observed interior of ice machine lid soiled with black build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee assigned to clean interior of ice machine lid to sight and touch.

Observed ice machine scoop and interior of scoop holder soiled with black build-up and debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Ice scoop and ice scoop holder washed placed in mechanical dishwasher to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed interior of clean utensil drawer soiled with food debris and sticky brown build-up. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Drawer and utensils properly cleaned to sight and touch using mechanical dishwasher.

Observed multiple containers of waffle batter actively cooling in tightly lidded container and stacked on-top of one another. CA: Food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to allow for rapid cooling. COS: Containers were loosely covered and unstacked to allow for rapid cooling.

Observed multiple live roaches under the dishwasher area. CA: Pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the facility for presence of pests and contacting pest control when pests are found. No COS can be noted. Pest control must be contacted for servicing of facility and follow-up inspection performed to ensure pests have been eliminated.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F on the counter top by the waffle makers (waffle batter=46F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Waffle batter had been placed on counter less than 1 hour ago but the PIC forgot to place the waffle batter back in the reach-in cooler. Waffle batter was placed in reach-in cooler and discussed storing waffle batter in cooler when not in use.

Observed TCS food reading below 135F on the seam well (chili 121F-133F). CA: Hot TCS foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. COS: TCS food items were placed on the steam table during 3rd shift, greater than 4 hrs. TCS food item was discarded.

Observed PIC unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: PIC must present documentation to show employees were informed of when to report symptoms and illnesses. No COS can be notes. Employee health policy form provided. Inspector must return to verify employees have received training and verified.

9/12: Verified employees have received training with documentation provided.

Observed no bodily fluid clean-up kit. CA: Food service establishment must have a bodily fluid clean-up kit, written procedures when responding to vomiting or diarrheal event, and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus. No COS can be noted, workorder placed to have bodily fluid purchased.

9/12: Verified bodily fluid clean-up kit is available.

Observed multiple live roaches under the dishwasher area. CA: Pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the facility for presence of pests and contacting pest control when pests are found. No COS can be notes. Pest control must be contacted for servicing of facility and follow-up inspection performed to ensure pests have been eliminated.

9/15/2025: Lookout Pest control serviced the facility on 9/12. Discussed if pests continue to be present, pest control will need to service the facility more frequently than on a monthly.

Observed improper hot holding of TCS food item below 135 degrees at steam well. Two containers of sausage gravy- #1: 89F, #2: 102. Corrective Action: per discussion with CFSM, gravies were within time parameters, so the gravies were reheated to 165F by employee.

Observed stuck-on black buildup in drink dispenser closest to dish area. Buildup was concentrated where the nozzles attach. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean. Discussed using small brush to scrub buildup and to increase cleaning frequency of that area.

Observed pans and cooking utensils in chef base drawers under grill soiled with food debris and grease deposits. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

Observed interior lid of ice machine heavily soiled with brown/black buildup. Corrective Action: employee assigned to clean.

Observed multiple employee drinks without a lid and straw stored on kitchen counter and over drink syrups at the back food prep area. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM discarded the drinks. CFSM was educated on the proper drink policy (disposable cup, lid and straw and in approved locations).

Observed ice scoop and holder at waitress station soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of ice scoop and holder to every 24 hrs.

Observed white drop tray, screw covers and seal at interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 8/29 to verify.

Observed chili actively cooling in tightly lidded container. Observed multiple containers of waffle batter actively cooling in tightly lidded container and stacked on-top of other waffle batter cooling container. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, containers were loosely covered and unstacked to allow for rapid cooling. Provided cooling methods handout.

Observed interior of reach-in coolers by grill with water accumulation. Observed shelving throughout kitchen (clean dish storage and storage of condiments) soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/13 to verify.

Observed women's restroom door not tightly fitted and unable to self-close. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, work order placed. Will perform informal inspection on 9/13.

Observed trash and food debris build-up on the floor under mechanical dishwasher. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned. Will conduct informal follow-up on 9/13 to verify floor has been cleaned.

Observed vents in both men and women restroom with heavy dust accumulation. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 9/13 to verify vents have been cleaned.

Observed container in handwashing sink at beginning of inspection making the handwashing sink inaccessible. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, container was removed from handwashing sink. Discussed handwashing sink only to be used for handwashing.

Observed handwashing sink at back of the kitchen without paper towels. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, paper towels were provided to handwashing sink.

Observed several pots stored as clean with encrusted food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, pots were taken to dishwashing area to be properly cleaned.

Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 9/25 to verify interior of ice machine has been cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled (spilled milk and food debris). Observed cooler gaskets soiled and others in disrepair. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean reach-in coolers. Cooler gaskets are to be cleaned or replaced. Will perform informal inspection on 10/13.

Observed the following areas in need of deep cleaning as they are heavily soiled: floor under dishwashing station, area under grill line, drawers under grill line, WIF floor, floor under drink machine station, hood vent filters at grill. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, will perform informal inspection on 10/13.

Observed employee personal drinks and food stored in kitchen/waitress stations. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employees removed food and drink items from waitress station and were taken to employee break area. Discussed approved employee drink containers in kitchen.