Waffle House #2021

Observed TCS foods (tomatoes, ham and cheese) being held above 41 degrees fahrenheit on the prep top cooler. CA: 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. PIC discarded the items.

Observed the RIC not free from and accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the RIC cleaned.

Observed no handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC placed hand soap at the handwashing sink.

Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.

Observed containers being stored in the vegetable sink. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC removed the containers from the sink.

Observed the flood under the grill and cabinets not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the floor cleaned.

Observed no CFSM certificate posted in the facility. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. PIC will CFSM certificate posted once they receive.

Observed uncovered pork chop, sausage patty, chicken, and hamburger patties in RIC near grill. CA: 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. PIC covered and wrapped food items.

Observed handwashing sink unavailable due to dishes and wiping clothes being stored in it. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed items from handwashing sink.

Observed uncovered ice bin, bacon, and hamburger patties in RIC near grill. CA: 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. PIC covered food items.