Waffle House #1206

While inspecting the walk-in cooler, I observed raw shell eggs stored next to cartons of milk and whole tomatoes. Additionally, observed raw T-bone steaks stored next to fully cooked beef chuck eye roll steaks. COS: PIC rearranged WIC so that separation issues were resolved. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw foods away from ready to eat foods.

Observed bucket with wiping cloth stored next to bulk syrup container and individual syrup containers. When inquiring as to what was held in the bucket the staff was unsure. The PIC stated he thinks it may be water. Due to the staff being unsure the inspector checked the bucket and determined that it was sanitizer testing above 200ppm. COS: PIC emptied the contents in the bucket. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so that they can not contaminate food.

Observed raw burger patties stored directly next to box of raw chicken breast. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by means such as separating raw animal foods from each other according to cook temperatures.

Observed tomatoes and diced ham being stored on prep top cooler above 41F. Upon discussion with PIC it was determined that she "believed" the items were placed on the line at the end of 3rd shift at 5am but was unsure. COS: PIC discarded of items that had a temperature above 41F.

Observed all the food items in the reach-in cooler to the right of the stove were being stored uncovered. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that protects it from overhead contamination.

Observed black build only above and inside of the Coco Cola nozzle. COS: Build up showed to PIC who then cleaned the nozzle and removed the build up above the nozzle. CA: Nozzles and machine shall be kept clean of all build up and debris.

Observed multiple items stored in the cooler drawer (chicken sausage and diced ham) and WIC with no date marking on them. CA: Refrigerated or time/temperature control for safety food items shall be clearly marked at the time the original container is opened to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed or discarded.

Observed accumulation of black residue on the inside of nozzles on soda fountains.

Repeat violation from previous inspection.

Corrected on site by cleaning and sanitizing.

Observed a gallon jug of 2% milk with a best by date of 01/06/2025 stored in reach in cooler. Observed a a 1-gallon jug of 2% milk with a best by date of 01/10/2025 stored in reach-in cooler. Observed 3 half-gallon jugs of chocolate milk in reach in coolers and 2 in walk-in cooler with a best buy date of 01/26/2025.

Corrected on site by discarding.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in containers of liquid with no measurable concentration of sanitizer. corrected on site by replacing sanitizer solution.

Observed grease catch can for vent hood overflowing on back of building.

Observed accumulation of black residue on the inside of nozzles on soda fountains.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter top and in containers of liquid with no measurable concentration of sanitizer. corrected on site by replacing sanitizer solution placing wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.