WAFFLE HOUSE #57

Observed TCS food items uncovered located in the reach in clooler next to the grill. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC put coverings on all of the TCS food items.

Observed bacon, pork chops, and hamburger patties uncovered in the containers located in the reach in cooler next to the grill. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC put lids on all of the food items that were lacking lids.

Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese located in the prep-top cooler in the front food service area reaching temperatures greater than 41*F (see temperature log). 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. Person in charge voluntarily discarded food items.

Observed grits located in the steam well in the main kitchen area reaching temperatures less than 135F (see temperature log). 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 135°F (57°C) or above. Person in charge reheated food item to an internal temperature of 165F.

Observed container of beef patties and container of pork chops stored uncovered in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen area. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Food employee covered food containers with plastic wrap.

Observed handwashing sink located in the front food service area lacking handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Person in charge placed a handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the front food service area.

Observed food employee put on gloves without washing hands then proceeded to prepare food. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms, after using the toilet room, after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals, after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands, after handling soiled equipment or utensils, during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks, when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food, before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food, and after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Person in charge educated food employee on proper when to wash protocols.

Observed food employee with a beard longer than one half inch cooking and handling food without a beard guard. 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. Food employee put on beard guard.