Waffle House Unit 2400 / ATTN: TAX DEPT

Observed clean plates and bowls "in use" stored on the hot line with build up on the plates.

Observed both ice scoop containers in need of cleaning due to brown build up on the interior surface.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Observed (1) chemical bottle hanging on the hand washing sink on the hot line and (1) other chemical bottle hanging on the metal shelf near food items like syrup. Once chemicals are used they must be returned to the chemical storage area to prevent contamination. PIC relocated the chemicals (COS).

511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

Observed (4) containers of half and half stored in the walk in cooler with a best by date of 1/21/26. PIC discarded the milk products (COS).

511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. 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. P

Observed the shelves in the reach in cooler with a thick build up of rust accumulation. Advised PIC to replace the shelves or clean and seal with a food grade sealant or paint.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed debris underneath both cabinets below the drink machines, under the cabinet where sugar containers are kept, reach in cooler where hashbrown containers are stored, and below the grill on the hot line (oil accumulation). All areas must be cleaned to avoid build up.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed a shirt laying on top of clean metal pans near the prep sink. Advised PIC to make sure all employee's items are stored in a designated area (COS).

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Observed (4) chemical bottles hanging on the hand washing sink on the hot line. Once chemicals are used they must be returned to the chemical storage area to prevent contamination. PIC relocated the chemicals (COS).

511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

Observed condensation leaks on the meat reach in cooler and the reach in cooler where the waffle batter is housed. Both coolers must be properly cleaned. The coolers will need to be checked to see if a drain line is clogged if not then the coolers will need to be assessed due to the heavy build up on the bottom floor.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed the wash and final rinse temperature meters on the dishwasher not functioning properly. The dishwasher states that the meter should read 156F to properly wash the dishes and the final rinse should be between 180F and 190F. Both meters will need to be repaired to ensure the dishwasher is getting to the proper temperature.

Observed debris underneath the cabinet below the drink machine. The area must be maintained and cleaned.

Observed a container of white gravy at temperatures above 41F degrees. PIC stated that the gravy was not checked for a final cooling temperature. PIC discarded the gravy.

Observed a black substance on the interior surface of the lid on the drink machine. Make sure to clean food contact surfaces regularly. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed sanitizer buckets with too little concentration of bleach sanitizer. Sanitizer should be at 50-100 PPM. PIC remade both buckets at 50-100 PPM (COS).

Observed clean plates above the grill and prep top cooler on the hot line not inverted or without overhead protection. Advised PIC to invert the plates or cover the top plate (COS).

Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

(ii) Covered or inverted.

Observed the wash temperature meter on the dishwasher not functioning properly. The dishwasher states that the meter should read 156F to properly wash the dishes. PIC called the in house technician and he worked on the machine and adjusted the probe. Machine is now reading at 158F during the wash cycle. The technician stated that he will replace the part since it has been ordered (COS).

Observed an accumulation of food debris and liquid from the hashbrown mix and meats on the bottom floor of both reach in coolers and underneath the lid on the prep top unit. Make sure to clean the surfaces regularly to avoid build-up.

Observed the floors in the walk in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning due to a debris underneath the shelves.

Observed the HVAC vent system in the dry storage area in need of cleaning due to a thick dust debris.

Observed a container of chili and several slices of pecan pie being stored in the reach in cooler with expired dates. (chili 7/20 and pecan pie 7/23)

Observed chemical surface wipes stored with sugar and syrup. PIC removed the wipes (COS).

Observed a bottle of chemical stored under the 3-compartment sink with no name to identify it. PIC discard the solution (COS).

Observed (1) sanitizer bucket at 200 PPM. PIC discarded and remade to 100 PPM chlorine.

Observed the floors in need of cleaning underneath the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler and underneath the dishwasher.

Observed the ventilation system above the grill in need of cleaning (thick grease build-up on the right side).

Observed the food permit not displayed for the public's view.

Observed the ice scoops for the drink machines (stored on top) and the the big scoop (hanging on the wall) for the ice machine not stored properly. The scoops will need a holder to cover them from contamination.

Observed dishes stored in the cabinets with water residue in them. Please make sure to properly air dry dishes before storing them.

Observed the blowers (vents) in the walk in cooler with a dust debris.

Observed 2 black baskets above the 3-compartment in need of cleaning due to a residue inside both baskets.

Observed the outside dumpster area with trash debris around it and also opened.

Observed (1) container of biscuits with a disposal date of 1/18/24. Items were being held past the 7 day shelf life. Item was discarded (COS).

Observed (1) container of biscuits with no preparation or disposal date. (COS)

Observed ice being dumped in the handwashing sink. The hand sink is for washing hands ONLY!

Observed a box of single service lids and cups being stored on the floor since delivery on Tuesday. PIC stored the items 6 inches or higher off the floor (COS).

Observed the back room where the 3-compartment sink is with clutter throughout. Also the floors need to be cleaned in the dry storage room and the walk in cooler. Please clean all areas regularly.

Observed an employee's drink stored on the hand sink. Please make a designated area for employee's items. Item was discarded. (COS).

Observed pork chop, chicken, and ham stored in the reach in cooler with no cover. PIC covered all items (COS).

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on racks in the walk in cooler.

Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler with a lot of water holding. Please have unit serviced.

Observed the outside garbage dumpster missing a drain plug.

Observed several employee's drinks stored on the prep sink and inside the reach in cooler. Please make a designated area for employee's items. PIC discarded items. (COS)