Waffle House #325

Observed several items stored in the prep top cooler (make table) and 2-door reach-in cooler not maintained at 41°F or below as required. the range of temperatures was 43°F to 48°F. CA: time/temperature control for safety foods (TCS)shall be held/maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: All concerned foods were discarded. Time as a public control was used as a corrective action for items-tomatoes, lettuce, cheese- Held until 12:00 PM

Observed chicken and burger meat stored in the front service 4-door reach-in cooler. Corrective action: food shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are actively cooling. COS all concerned foods were covered/ resealed.

Observed ice bins in front of the service and ice machine in the main kitchen with black mold-like substance. CA: All food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent mold-like substance accumulation. Ice bins must be empty and cleaned, and the ice machine as well, by 09/23/2025

The 2-door reach-in cooler shall be serviced since the ambient temperature is 50°F and cannot be used to hold TCS and RTE foods.

Observed chlorine sanitizer in the wiping cloth bucket sanitizer too strong- more than 200 pm at the front service. CA: ensure the sanitizer is between 50 ppm-200 ppm. The person in charge was informed to check the concentration before use. COS All the containers were empty and replaced with the right level of chlorine concentration during the inspection.

Observed single-service cup stored in the drink holder at front service not protected from contamination.

Observed cardboard stored in the reach-in cooler at front service and used as a container for raw sausage.

Observed rusty and peeled-out shelved in the 2-door reach-in cooler at the front service.

Observed food debris on the shelves in the reach-in cooler at the front service. Ensure non-contact food equipment are cleaned and sanitized often to prevent food accumulation.

Observed Ice bin at front service with moldlike substance in and around it. Also, a pink slime line in the ice machine white bar at backroom area. corrective action: ice bins, ice machine and drink nozzle shall be clean frequently to prevent buildup of mold. Corrected-on site: the ice bin was empty and clean during the inspection and ice machine will be clean before the end of the shift.

Observed coffee filter not protected from contamination at the coffee station front service. COS: the top layers and bottom were removed and stored to a container with a lid.

Observed heavy buildup of ice around and inside the make table at front service.

No test strips for dishwasher

Observed accumulation of food and grease on the side and around the griddle and stove . clean frequently to prevent further accumulation of food debris and grease.

Observed waffle batter, cheese slices no held at proper temperature 41 F or less in the walk-in cooler. CA: time temperature 41F (5C) or bellow or 135 F (57 C) or above. COS Waffle batters were discarded and the cheese slice as well.

Observed food worker wearing a bracelet while cooking. Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands/wrists of food workers.

Observed metal pans stack wet at dish area (front service). allow to fully dry before stacking them.

Observed walk in cooler, left (back) Reach in cooler not in good repair. COS: They were service during inspection, the ambient of the reach in cooler drop and held 39 F. the walk-in cooler was able to drop to 38 and maintain a temperature of 38 F.