Waffle House #1310

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice dispenser next to coffee machine at the front counter.

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food plate at preparation table next to warmer at the back preparation area. Manager moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under dishwasher machine at the front counter.

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at front counter.

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed coke bottle inside Delfield unit at front counter, Manager moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior at unit next to flat grill at front counter.

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed Manager changing gloves and no hand wash.

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Manager cracking eggs and proceed to scoop waffle mix and gloves not changed.

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey (50F – Cold Holding); county ham (59F – Cold Holding) as per Manager less than 3 hours, employee kept walk in cooler door open to cool down walk in cooler.

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled drawers where clean utensils are stored under flat grill.