WAFFLE HOUSE #2111

Observed multiple utensils (spoons) with stains and residues on food contact surface. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC relocate soiled items to dish machine.

Observed multiple chemical sanitization three buckets (CL-) measuring at 0 ppm. Advised PIC chemical wiping clothes held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: Had PIC increase chemical concentration of all sanitization buckets to 100ppm.

Observed non-food contact surfaces with debris of shelving units, coffee cup trays, plastic utensil holder, and rusting shelving in reach-in-cooler. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Upon arrival, Observed back handsink obstructed by chair. Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Observed no written procedures for vomit/fecal response when utilizing bleach, also observed blood borne spill kit with missing contents. Advised PIC Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine interior on white panel with severe rusting. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency as deemed necessary.

Observed mechanical ware washer reaching 155F not meeting required sanitization temperature. Advised PIC For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC).

Observed non-food contact surfaces with debris, spills, and old food residue of reach-in coolers, under grill area, drawers under grill area, multiple ice bins and shelving. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed multiple plates over stove top area with debris and residue on plate area designated for food stored as clean. Observed syrup lid and scoop used for hashbrowns stored as clean with debris and residue in drawer under stove top area. Observed white panel of ice machine with black mold-like substance on white panel of ice machine in corner area at back of kitchen. Advised food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC disinfect and clean white panel of ice machine and place all soiled items at dish machine.

Observed multiple sanitizer containers (2) with 10 ppm at front-service area. Advised PIC chemical sanitizer concentrations shall be within adequate range, criteria 50 ppm to 100 ppm. COS: Had PIC remake sanitizer solutions to measure 100 ppm.