Waffle House #2079

Observed beef and raw bacon being stored uncovered in a reach in cooler by the griddle at the time of this inspection. COS: Covered. CA: All food must be stored covered to prevent vertical contamination.

Observed an ice buildup around the frame of walk in freezer door at the time of this inspection. CA: All physical facilities shall be kept in good repair.

Observed a handbag and a jacket being stored on top of food boxes in dry storage area at the time of this inspection. COS: Items removed. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.

Observed all TCS foods in the sandwich cooler being stored above the required 41 degrees at the time of this inspection. COS Discarded CA Mgr turned the unit temperature up

Sausage and bacon were found being stored in the RI cooler uncovered and unprotected at the time of this inspection. COS Mgr covered CA Retrain staff on proper food protection methods.

Dish machine was found operating with insufficient sanitizing temps (134,141) at the time of this inspection. COS Mgr started using 3 comp sink CA Mgr will call for service.

Observed rehydrated hash browns, Chocolate milk, and pancake bater in the RI coolers without 7 day code dating at the time of this inspection. MGR labeled, CA Mgr will reeducate

Raw eggs and bacon were found being store without separation with RTE milk in the WI cooler at the time of this inspection. COS Products moved. CA Mgr will coach staff on proper storage

Observed Several cartons with rehydrated grated potatoes being cold held from previous night at a temperature range between 43 F - 45 F in reach in cooler at the far back of kitchen area at the time of this inspection. COS: TCS food discarded. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below when cold holding to avoid contamination.

Observed that facility's plate thermometer was not working at the time of this inspection. COS: Management stated that they will try putting new batteries in thermometer or acquire a new one. CA: In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility prep top cooler had multiple tcs food items that were not being held at 41 deg f or below. COS: All tcs food items were discarded. CA: Management immediately contacted repair technicians and stated that the equipment will not be used until it has been serviced/repaired and can hold tcs foods at temps of 41 deg f or below.

Observed during the course of this inspection that margarine was being stored uncovered next to the grill as well as gray in a steam well and various meats inside of a reach in cooler. CA: Management stated that staff will be trained to keep all food items properly covered at all times when not immediately in use.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had coffee cups stored besides other drink equipment that was splashing onto the cups. COS: Management instructed staff to reclean and sanitize all affected coffee cups and to create a barrier to protect from splash damage.
CA: Glynn EH instructed management to ensure that all food contact equipment is properly cleaned and protected so that it is "clean to sight and touch", and to ensure staff is trained to never serve customers with dirty coffee cups.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility ice machine displayed significant black buildup inside of the unit. COS: Management turned the machine off and made plans to buy ice from and approved vendor. CA: Glynn EH instructed management to have the unit cleaned and sanitized and repaired by the service provider is necessary. Management was instructed to not use the machine until it has been observed by glynn eh to have been treated.

Observed during the course of this inspection that the facility had a significant amount of flying pest in the dry storage area. CA: Management presented service invoices from 07/12/2024 indicating that they are receiving treatment.

Due to the level observed by Glynn EH the facility is instructed to work with the pest control service provider to find additional measures to control the flying pest issue.

Observed beef patties and bacon stored uncovered in the reach in cooler near the grill at the time of this inspection. CA: Management had the beef patties and bacon covered. CA: Ensure stored foods are covered at all times while in storage to prevent contamination.

Observed shell eggs out of refrigeration, without proper time/temp recording at the time of this inspection. COS eggs were discarded CA Mgr reeducated staff on the need for proper labeling.

Wall/Floor junction under the grill was found with a food grease build up at the time of this inspection. CA Mgr scheduled cleaning for that evening.

Hood system was found with a considerable build up of grease at the time of this inspection. CA MGR stated she would increase cleaning frequency of the system.