Waffle House 809

Observed employee cooking in the kitchen with a bear longer than 1/2 inch in length,

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. the manager will order beard guards by 1/16/26

OBserved wet wiping cloth lying on the counter near the customer tables, . Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS the employee placed the towels back in the cleaning solution correctly.

Observed the dumpster sliding door open, -6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: The manager will have the dumpster sliding door closed by 1/22/26

Observed grease accumulation on the hood vent and back wall above the grill area, eating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, System Vents. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. The manger will have the employee clean the hood vent over the grill by 1/23/26

Observed sticky syrup mildew on the nozzles of the drink machines, a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The drink nozzles will be cleaned and soaked daily for cleaning to removed the syrup buildup

Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a watch on there wrist, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the employee removed the watch from there wrist.

We observed that the surface of the cup tray in contact with the lip of the teacups are not cleaned. The utensils and equipment are cleaned at the frequency in the following chart that corresponds to the temperature. the manager should ensure that the teacup tray is frequently cleaned to avoid contamination. correct by 03/12/2025

We observed that the sanitizing solution is too concentrated, Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall:

1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions). correct by 03/12/2025

Observed ham, sliced tomato, on the prep cooler at 45-degree Fahrenheit, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. The manager placed the sliced tomato, ham under in ice bath to lower the temperature to 41 or lower in the cooler. Correct by 11/05/2024

Observed an employee cooking food with an unrestrained beard longer than 1/2inch. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. correct by 11/05/2024

observed that the floor under the dish washer need to be cleaned. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean as necessary to prevent build-up. correct by 11/05/2024

Observed mildew on the top side of the ice machine in the backroom area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The ice bin will be cleaned by 8/10/24

OBserved wet wiping cloth lying on the counter near the customer tables, . Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. COS the employee placed the towels back in the cleaning solution correctly.

Observed the dumpster sliding door open, -6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: The manager will have the dumpster sliding door closed by 8/8/24

Observed gravy in the steamtable with a hot holding temperature of 126-degree Fahrenheit, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. COS the gravy was discarded .

Observed a employee drinking a metal mug in the backroom of the restaurant, However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS the employee removed the metal mug

Observed the dumpster lid on top not closed properly, -6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: The manager will have the dumpster closed the prevent trash from getting on the ground

Observed the floor under the dishwasher needs to be cleaned , . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. The manager will have the floor under the dish pit cleaned by 12/16/23

OBserved buildup of dust on the ceiling above the two-door reach in, The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. The ceiling will be cleaned by 12/30/23

Observed a employee wearing wrist bracelets on there wrist while cooking in the kitchen area, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the employee removed the bracelet form there wrist.

Observed water and debris in the bottom of the reachin cooler in the kitchen area, . Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The manager will have the employee to clean the bottom of the cooler in the kitchen.

Observed the filter above the grill with heavy grease buildup, . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The manager will clean the filter by 9/30/23

Observed a employee wearing wrist bands on there wrist while cooking in the kitchen area, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the employee removed the wrist bands

Observed the filter above the grill with heavy grease buildup, . The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. The filter will be cleaned by 6/30/23