Waffle House

Observed scoop handle touching reconstituted hash browns at make table in kitchen. CA: PIC properly stored handles during inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

Observed food employee (cook) wearing a watch on her arm while preparing food.

COS: Cook removed the watch from her arm.

511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) 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.

Observed build-up of dust on air vent inside the dry storage area.

COS: Manager on-site remove the vent from ceiling and cleaned the vent.

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.

OBSEVED FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FOOD PROTECTED FROM POTENTIAL OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED BACON AND CHICKEN STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER LEFT UNCOVERED. 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 PIC COVERED FOOD

OBSERVED FAILURE TO MAINTAIN IN USE UTENSILS PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED FORK STORED IN CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WITH FORK LEFT IN CONTAINER SUBMERGED IN CHICKEN. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container PIC REMOVED FORK

During the course of the inspection observed several TCS foods were being stored uncovered inside several RIC coolers ( Bacon, sausages, and ham slices). Code: 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; COS: PIC covered all food items

During the inspection,observed an ice scoop inside a container located on the counter near the ice machine with brown liquid substances. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: PIC cleaned both the container and ice scoop.

Observed during the inspection fly activity near one of the reach-in coolers at the front of the kitchen. In addition observed heavy ant activity inside one of the dining booths. Code: Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
4. Eliminating harborage conditions. CA: Advised PIC to keep areas clean and regularly put in use of pest control services.

Observed during the inspection old food debris inside several reach-in coolers in the kitchen and under the waffle makers, and observed old food splatter and old food (condiment containers) inside the make table where TCS foods are being stored. Code: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. CA: Advised PIC to clean these areas to sight and touch regularly.