Waffle House #136

Observed that the chili in the steam well is at 120 F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. The manager should ensure that all hazardous hot food is kept at 137°F or above. Correct by 07/22/2026.

Observed that the concentration of Sanitizing solution for the wet towels is below 50. 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization using Detergent Sanitizers(C) (o) Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers. If a detergent-sanitizer is used to sanitize in a cleaning and sanitizing procedure where there is no distinct water rinse between the washing and sanitizing steps, the agent applied in the sanitizing step shall be the same detergent-sanitizer that is used in the washing step. The manager should ensure the concentration of the sanitizing solution is within the proper concentration for effective sanitization. Correct by 07/25/2026.

Observed that the eggs above the grill area didn't have a time as a public on the eggs basket above the grill as required. 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: The manager must ensure the basket of eggs are labeled during peak hour on the egg basket.

Observed the W.I.C. not holding the cold holding temperature of 41 degree or lower to keep the PHF from becoming contaminated from temperature abuse, all coolers should be working properly to ensure that the cold holding temperature is correct to keep the PHF below 41-degree or lower in the W.I.C . The manager had maintenace call to come and check W.I.C.

Observed a employee cooking in the kitchen with a beard longer than 1/2 in length, 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. The manager will order beard guards for the employee to wear.

Observed coffee filter stored on top of the clean coffee cups in the kitchen area unprotected and possible contamination, . Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; i) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS coffe filter placed in a plastic container with a lid on top. COS the coffee filter removed and placed back in the plastic covering (ii) Where they are not.

Observed wet wiping cloths lying on the countertop, Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under. COS the manager will insure all wet towel are placed in a sanitizer solution between usage.

Observed the plastic ice scoop not covered between lying on the drink boxes between usage on the outside of the ice machine, all in- use utensil need to store between usage in the ice with the handle up or in a container to protect the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated. COS the ice scoop placed in a container to protected the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated while being stored.

Observed water and blood in the bottom of the2 door R.I.C. in the kitchen area, Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The cooler will be cleaned out to remove the dirty water in the bottom of the R.I.C. by 5/13/25.

Observed the plastic ice scoop not covered between usage hanging on the outside of the ice machine, all in- use utensil need to stored between usage in the ice with the handle up or in a container to protect the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated. COS the ice scoop placed in a container to protected the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated while being stored.

Observed water in the bottom of the2 door R.I.C. in the kitchen area, Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The cooler will be cleaned outt to remove the dirty water in the bottom of the R.I.C. by 2/30/25.

Observed the trash dumpster sliding doors open, Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnable shall be kept covered, with a tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. The manager will make sure that the top lid is closed between usage. corrected on 2/18/25.

Observed mildew on the walls inside the top walls of the ice machine in backroom area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The ice machine will be cleaned by 7/4/24.

Observed a employee cooking with a watch on his wrist, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the employee removed his watch from his wrist while cooking.

Observed mildew on the walls inside the top walls of the ice machine in backroom area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The ice machine will be cleaned by 7/4/24.

Observed the plastic ice scoop not covered between usage hanging on the outside of the ice machine, all in- use utensil need to stored between usage in the ice with the handle up or in a container to protect the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated. COS the ice scoop placed in a container to protected the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated.

Observed a employee drinking from a coffee cup in the kitchen with no lid or straw, 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 the employee discarded the cup in the kithen.

Bserved heavy grease buildup on the filter above the grill area, 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product, Will clean filter by 3/20/24.

Observed mildew on the walls inside the top walls of the ice machine in backroom area, In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The ice machine will be cleaned by 12/6/23.

Observed the plastic ice scoop not covered between usage, stored on a hook on the side of the R.I.C. , all in- use utensil need to stored between usage in the ice with the handle up or in a container to protect the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated. COS the ice scoop placed in a container to protected the food end of the scoop from becoming contaminated.

Observed coffee filter stored on top of the clean coffee cups in the kitchen area unprotected and possible contamination, . Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS coffe filter placed in a plastic container with a lid on top.