WAFFLE HOUSE #1029

EHS observed a container of bleach stored directly on the floor by the hand sink.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that chemicals are stored atleast 6 inches off the ground.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

1. 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; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule.

EHS observed the silver scoops handle was touching product. The handle was touching the hash browns and the container of butter.

CA-PIC needs to make sure handles are not touching product. Handles should be sticking out of the product and not touching anything.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Orange like substance inside of the ice machine.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that the ice machine is being cleaned routinely to reduce substance from appearing inside of the unit.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

EHS observed a green cup being stored by the coffee mugs and white headphones stored by the roll of receipts.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that they create a designated area for employees so personal items and items used for the public is not mixed together.

511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity.

1. 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.

2. 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.

EHS observed food debris inside of the prep top cooler and inside of the ice machine. EHS observed orange substance inside of the machine.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are routinely cleaning all equipment to reduce an possible contamination.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

EHS observed scoop handles laying in product such as the hash browns. There was a fork laying on top o the raw chicken.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are storing scoops or utensils with the handle sticking out of the product. This will reduce any possible contamination from occurring.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

EHS observed forks, packet of butter, and a knife on the floor.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that they are sweeping the floor routinely.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

EHS observed food in the reaching cooler has meat uncovered. The meat that was being kept in the cooler is bacon, sausage etc.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that all food items are covered to reduce any possible contamination from happening.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

EHS observed food debris inside of the prep top cooler and reach in cooler.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that employees are routinely cleaning each units to reduce build up and food debris from appearing.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

EHS observed syrup packets on the floor and paper on the floor located in the front food service.

CA-PIC needs to make sure that throughout the day that the floor is being cleaned to reduce any debris and items being on the floor.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

EHS observed build up of pink like mold substance one food-contact surface of ice machine panel. PIC informed EHS that ice machine was just cleaned.

(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

PIC emptied ice machine to clean panel once more. EHS informed PIC to ensure that ice machine panel is cleaned frequently to avoid buildup. This was COS.

EHS observed REF near back kitchen area with water pooling at bottom. PIC informed EHS that is from the hashbrowns draining, and trays were put at the bottom to catch water.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Informed PIC to ensure that all non-food contact surfaces of equipment are kept clean to prevent buildup.PIC is to clean REF. This must be corrected by 04/30/24

Observed food debris under prep top closing lid. PIC informed EHS that that buildup was from this weekend.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC removed lid, removed and clean food debris. This was COS.

EHS observed food debris and splatter in REF that stores raw meat and eggs. EHS also observed at the bottom of this REF water pooling.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. This Informed PIC to have meat REF cleaned to remove buildup. This must be corrected by 04/30/24

EHS observed drink/syrup residue on drink machine near meat REF.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC is to clean drink machine. This must be corrected by 04/30/24

Observed splatter stains on the outside of coffee cups stored clean next to drink machine in main kitchen.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC instructed employee to clean coffee cups. This must be corrected by 04/30/24

EHS observed walls behind shelving above prep top cooler with food splatter.

b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

PIC is to have walls cleaned. This must be corrected by 04/30/24

EHS observed grease buildup on walls under hood vent system. PIC informed EHS that hood vents are cleaned quarterly and and cleaning is due next month.

b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

EHS informed PIC that it is understandable that facility operates 24/7. EHS suggested during down times cleaning up grease to avoid buildup. This must be corrected by 04/29/24

EHS observed plates above prep top cooler with food surface exposed to contamination.

(ii) Covered or inverted. 4. Items that are kept in closed packages may be stored less than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids that are designed as specified under subsection (2)(hh) of this Rule. PIC inverted plates. This was COS.

EHS observed Reach in storage drawers under grill with food debris and spillage. EHS also observed food debris on pans that are not in use stored in reach in storage drawers.

2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC pulled drawers to clean. This was COS.

EHS observed food debris and spillage under prep top lid on prep top unit.

2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Informed PIC to ensure that all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. This must be corrected by 10/6/23

Observed meat drippings and other food debris on refrigerator racks in REF near grill.

2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

PIC is to clean ref racks.

EHS observed food debris and spillage in both REF (one near grill, other near coke machine) PIC informed EHS that its bleached once a week and haven't had time to clean.

2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris PIC is to clean both REFs.