WAFFLE HOUSE #1211

Observed several TCS foods in reach-in cooler uncovered.

Store the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, protected from overhead contamination.

Note: PIC voluntarily covered TCS food during the inspection to prevent any cross contamination from occurring.

Observed chlorine solution in 2 sanitizer stations to register at about 0 ppm chlorine.

Sanitizer solutions made with Cl shall have a reading of 50-100ppm, when being used to clean food and non-food contact surfaces.

Note: PIC immediately replaced sanitizer solution with chlorine solution measuring 100 ppm

Observed several TCS foods in reach-in cooler uncovered.

Store the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, protected from overhead contamination.

Note: Employees educated on preventing overhead contamination with stored food.

Observed all but one sanitizer stations, including the 3-compartment sink, to have a reading of 0ppm chlorine.

Sanitizer solutions made with Cl shall have a reading of 50-100ppm, when being used to clean food and non-food contact surfaces.

Note: PIC will make new sanitizing solution in order to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces.

Observed 2 gallons of milk with expiration dates of 3/17 and 3/24.

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

Note: PIC will discard milk immediately.

Observed several cloths throughout Front Food Service to not be in a solution between uses.

Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration of 50-100ppm (Cl).

Note: PIC will remove all rags not currently in sanitizing solution and place them in sanitizer stations.

Observed the presence of flies in the main kitchen area.

The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Note: PIC will increase usage of pest control methods to prevent the presence of pests.

Observed several TCS foods in reach-in cooler uncovered. Store the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, protected from overhead contamination. Note: Employees educated on preventing overhead contamination with stored food.

Observed 1 opened gallon of 2% milk with expiration date 10/3/23 and 2 unopened half gallons of chocolate milk with expiration date of 10/1/23. Milk shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P Note: PIC voluntarily discarded milks during inspection.