Waffle House #1846

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed the inside of the ice machine with black mold like substances.this violation is a second occurrence. If a third violation of this code provision is observed during the next routine/RAR the facility's permit will be suspended. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the person in charge discussing the importance of insurance all food. Contact services are clean to the site and touch. The cleaning procedure for the ice machine began by dumping the ice, removing parts, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all parts and equipment.

2-2E: .03(6)Diarrhea/vomit procedure listed germicidal wipe to clean area of diarrhea/vomit. According to the person-in-charge, bleach is used to clean the area. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person-in-charge changed procedure to list bleach as being used to clean area. Provided person-in-charge with a hand out to explain how to mix bleach and water at an appropriate strength to be effective against Norovirus.

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Interior of ice bin has black and pink accumulation. Two drink dispenser nozzles have black accumulation on them. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Actions: Interior of ice bin and drink dispenser nozzles were washed, rinsed, and sanitized at time of inspection.

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Multiple cooked grits were being hot held below 135 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: Grits discarded because they had been hot held for more than two hours.

6-2: .04(6)(g)Multiple refrigerated ready-to-eat time/temperature control (ham, chili and milk) for safety foods were dated with a discard date of eight days after the day of preparation or opening from the manufacturer's package. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: The person-in-charge corrected the discard dates to be no more than than seven days from the day of preparation or opening from the manufacturer's package.

2-2A: .03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)Person in Charge (PIC) was unable to tell EH what symptom has to be reported to the health department and was unable to tell EH when an employee can return to work if diagnosed with a food-borne illness that is covered on the Employee Health Policy. Person in charge shall explain their responsibility for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease and can describe the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food. They also shall be able to explain how food employees and conditional employees comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. (Pf) Corrective Actions: EH educated PIC on the importance of reporting jaundice to the health department and educated PIC on ensuring employees who have been diagnosed with a food-borne illness do not come back to work until cleared from the doctor and health department.

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed a build up of debris in the ice machine that is located in the back of the kitchen. Equipment food-contact surfaces must be cleaned at appropriate times and often enough to preclude an accumulation of debris buildup. (C) Corrective Actions: NCOS-Please wash, rinse, and sanitize ice machine within 10 days or by June 21, 2023.

8-2B: .07(6)(b)Observed several containers of soap being stored in syrup containers not labeled with what chemical was being stored in the containers. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in Charge labeled the containers.