WAFFLE HOUSE, #645

Observed multiple TCS food items (beef-43F, pork-49F, tomatoes-51F, ham-50F, lettuce 44F, and butter 74F) cold-held above 41F. PIC stated cooler not working. Maintenance began working on cooler during inspection. C/A: All cold-held TCS foods must be held at 41F or below.

Observed hot-held TCS foods below 135F. Settings on well too low. PIC adjusted temp. C/A: Maintain hot-held TCS foods 135F or above.

Observed containers of meat stored uncovered inside the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store all food items covered at all times.

Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed multiple containers of milk (1/4/26) stored past date marks. C/A: Monitor date markings and ensure food items are properly discarded.

Observed buildup around dispensers of the drink machine. Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice bin. C/A: Clean all drink machines and ice bins. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed scoop improperly stored inside food container. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored with handle above the food and the container.

Observed buildup on the floors throughout the kitchen. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed black buildup in and around the drink station. Observed black buildup inside the front food service ice bins. C/A: Clean all drink stations and ice bins. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed an employee wearing bracelets during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry may be worn on wrists/arms during active food prep/cooking.

Observed black buildup inside the coolers. C/A: Clean all coolers and/or have serviced. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed pink & black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. Observed black buildup around the drink machines. C/A: Clean the ice machine and all drink machines. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed an employee wearing a watch during active food prep. C/A: No jewelry can be worn on the arms & wrists during active food prep.

Observed cups wet stacked in the main kitchen. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry.

Observed food debris buildup on equipment & floors. C/A: Clean all equipment & floors. Increase cleaning frequency to limit buildup.

Observed no copies of the employee health reporting agreements. C/A: Ensure each employee reads, understands, and signs a copy of the employee health reporting agreements. Have copies for inspections.

Observed no response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events. C/A: Develop response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Observed pink buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

Observed scoop handle laying in hashbrowns. C/A: Ensure scoops are properly stored.

Observed wet nesting of clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

Observed food debris around equipment & floors. C/A: Clean areas. Increase cleaning frequency.

Observed several different meats stored in the reach-in-cooler (RIC) uncovered. C/A: Ensure all food items are stored covered.

Observed multiple food items being stored not labeled outside original container. C/A: Ensure all food is properly labeled outside original container.

Observed the incorrect storage order in RIC. C/A: Ensure food is properly stored to prevent contamination.

Observed the dumpster doors left open and piles of trash surrounding the site. C/A: Ensure dumpster doors remain closed when not in use. Ensure trash is cleaned up from around the site.