Waffle House #1131

Upon arrival, observed handsink in back of kitchen obstructed by box. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had food employee relocate box.

Observed non-food contact surface of multiple coffee trays with debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food employee crack raw shell egg then handle cooked bacon with same gloves. Advised PIC single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: Had food employee wash hands and don new gloves.

Observed facility with certified food safety manager certificate posted of an employee no longer employed at the facility. Advised PIC he original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. Advised PIC to post a current CFSM certificate and post in public view.

Observed scoops being used handles for peanut butter and chocolate chips. Advised PIC During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces of coffee cups trays stored as clean with residue and debris. Also observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving in reach in cooler #3 with rusting at front-food service. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds, don gloves. Advised PIC food employees must wash hands for 20 seconds in warm water. COS: Food employee re-washed for 20 seconds in warm water.

Observed interior food contact surface of ice machine panel and underside ice bin lid with debris. Advised PIC to clean based on manufacturers specifications.

Observed high temperature dish machine reaching 151F. Advised PIC for stationary rack, single temperature must reach 165F.

Observed two sanitizer buckets with wiping cloth, 200 ppm. CL- concentration. Advised PIC buckets stored with cloth must be with adequate range (50 ppm to 100 ppm). COS: Buckets re-made to 50 ppm concentration.

Observed nonfood contact areas of coffee cups trays and interior of reach-in-cooler with debris and residue. Advised PIC non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

Observed food employee touch apron and proceeded to handle hashbrowns. Also observed food employee touch knees and a coworker then proceeded to handle sliced cheese to prepare dish. Advised PIC 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. COS: PIC discarded sliced cheese and proceeded to wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

Observed multiple raw shell eggs initially removed from temperature control and then placed at TPHC rack above prep area, then placed under refrigeration after 2 hours without a time stamp. Advised PIC for time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify. COS: PIC placed raw shell eggs above prep area for proper TPHC.

Observed employee rinse used pot with water at the front designated handwash sink. Advised PIC A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had food employee cease using handsink to rinse pot.

Upon arrival, observed ice bin lid open when not in use near the front-service area. Advised PIC that foods shall be protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC close ice bin lid near the front service area.

Observed non-food contact surfaces racks storing clean cups, utensils storage area near prep-top unit, exterior non-food contact portions of multiple plates. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed purse stored directly next to sauce bottles. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur.

Observed multiple TCS food items (sliced cheese, sliced tomato, and diced ham) cold holding in the temperature danger zone above 41 degrees F. Advised IC that when cold holding food items, food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below. COS: Had PIC replace items at prep top cooler and to utilize ice.

Observed high temperature dish machine reaching a maximum temperature of 131.9 degrees F. Advised PIC that in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than for a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF.

Observed employee filling sanitizer bucket at the front-service handwash sink. Advised PIC that all handwash sinks shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC ceased to filling sanitizer bucket at the front-service handwash sink.

Observed back handwash sink not supplied with soap. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Had PIC supply back handwash sink with soap.

Observed visible light entry at the back door of the facility during time of inspection. Advised PIC that all outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip/sealant for the back door of the facility.

Observed reach in cooler at the front service with an ambient temperature of 48 degrees F. Also observed the prep-top cooler at the front service with an ambient temperature of 55 degrees F. Advised PIC that ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

Observed non-food contact surfaces of the interior portion of multiple reach in coolers and the interior of cooler drawers with old food debris and residue Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, residue and other debris.

Observed multiple coffee creamer/Half & Half inside of RIC at front-food service measuring above 41F. Advised PIC when cold holding food shall be at 41 or below. COS: Had PIC discard out of temperature coffee creamer items.

Observed 2023 food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be displayed in public view.

Observed reach-in-cooler at front-food service measuring an ambient temperature of 46. Advised PIC Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition.

Observed non-food contact surfaces of ice machine lid, cup holder trays, and inside of RIC with debris and residues. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food contact surface of ice machine panel of 2 ice machines with brown/pink mold-like substance. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed 2023 food service permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be displayed in public view.