Waffle House (Hiram Acworth Hwy) 1106

Observed raw shell eggs utilizing Time as a Public Health Control in basket above grill held past discard time. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC discarded eggs.

Observed raw shell eggs utilizing Time as a Public Health Control in basket above grill with no time label/ discard time. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC discarded eggs.

Observed personal employee drinks in main kitchen reach in cooler (water bottle & canned drink) and in back kitchen area (personal cup) above and next to facility food products. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. 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: PIC relocated drink to office and to designated area for employee food items.

Observed debris buildup in bulk ice machine. CA: Ice machine not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. UPDATE: Site visit made for reinspection and did not observe any debris build up in bulk ice machine.

Observed damp cloth on the main kitchen counter. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution and laundered daily. COS: PIC removed cloth to soiled cloth area.

Observed cell phone on main kitchen prep counter. CA: 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. COS: PIC removed cell phone.

Observed raw shell eggs utilizing Time as a Public Health Control in basket above grill with no time label/ discard time. CA: If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC discarded eggs.

Observed no paper towels at handsink in prep area. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a hand drying provision. COS: PIC placed paper towels at handsink.

Observed employee drink in kitchen not in an approved single service cup with a straw and lid. CA: PIC discarded drink.

Observed multiple TCS foods in walk in cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41F. PIC stated WIC had been left open during prep work for second shift and unsure how long items have been out of temperature. Internal and External thermometers reading at 50F. CA: PIC discarded all TCS food items greater than 41F. PIC will have maintenance come check cooler.

Observed shelled eggs utilizing TPHC in basket above grill with no discard time. CA: Shell eggs discarded.

Observed employee changing gloves multiple times without washing hands (handling raw meats, eggs and ready to eat foods). CA: Discussed washing hands between glove changes.

Observed containers being stored in a manner to not allow proper air drying. CA: PIC re-arranged containers to allow air drying.

Observed ice bin lid not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surface clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will clean ice bin lid.