Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060017893
Restaurant Name Waffle House#2043
Phone Number +17045273187
Last Inspection Date 2014-03-13
Last Inspection Score 100

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-30 followup
2018-10-17 92 routine
2018-10-04 followup
2018-10-03 85 routine
2018-03-21 92 routine
2017-09-15 93 routine
2016-07-12 followup
2016-07-12 94 routine
2016-04-08 95 routine
2015-12-02 97 routine
2015-06-19 96 routine
2014-12-30 98 routine
2014-03-13 100 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-17 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wet towels stored in sanitizer with concentration less than 50ppm chlorine. repeat
2018-10-17 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed several fruit flies in kitchen. observed significant improvement.
2018-10-17 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foodswith begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed eggs on tphc without time ma
2018-10-17 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed mugs with food debris stored as clean. cdi, items moved to be washed. risk control plan4-703.11 hot water and chemical-methods - p observed max surfa
2018-10-17 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed plastic container stored inhandwashing sink at main line. observed hadnwashing sink used to get water for use at the cook line. cdi, items removed, food employ
2018-10-03 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c observed pic not a certified food protection manager.2-103.11(a-l) pic shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. 15a ncac 18a .2655 improper disposal of wastewater. observed wastew
2018-10-03 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drink stored on working counter.
2018-10-03 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed dishes and bottle stored in handwashing sink at main line. cdi, items removed.
2018-10-03 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed cups and mugs with food debris stored as clean. cdi, items moved to be washed.
2018-10-03 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed a box of eggs on 3 comp sink at 57f. observed butter cold holding above 45f. cdi, pic voluntarily discarded.
2018-10-03 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed lettuce, cut tomatoes and ham without date mark. pic stated items were prepared more than 24 hours prior to inspection. cdi, items
2018-10-03 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed eggs on tphc with time mark
2018-10-03 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed thin probe thermometer not provided. vr
2018-10-03 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed grits, and gravy hot holding below 135f. cdi, pic voluntarily discarded items.
2018-10-03 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wet towels stored on counters.
2018-10-03 42 4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed clean cups stored on tray with debris.
2018-10-03 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed broken gaskets at 4 door cooler and 2 door cooler.
2018-10-03 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed build up on shelving throughout.
2018-10-03 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed clogged drain under dish machine.
2018-10-03 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed floors in need of cleaning.
2018-10-03 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed several fruit flies in kitchen.
2018-03-21 6 repeat:2-301.14 wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -p. employee on cook line observed cracking raw eggs then handling ready to eat foods including bread and pickles without washing hands and changing gloves. cdi: employee corrected; pic n
2018-03-21 8 repeat:5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf. employee observed dumping water and rinsing towels out at handsink close to dishmachine. cdi: employee corrected; instructed to only use for handwashing.back kit
2018-03-21 14 repeat:4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. ice machine observed with pink and black build-up. cdi: cleaned during inspection. bainmaries observed stacked on back shelf with food debris remaining
2018-03-21 26 repeat:7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p. strong sanitizer/cleaner bottle stored on cart next to bag of sugar; another chemical bottle observed stored on prep sink drainboard upon entry into the kitchen. cdi: chemicals relocated to
2018-03-21 39 repeat:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. wiping cloths stored on counter while not in use. chlorine sanitizer bucket observed at 0ppm. cdi: corrected to 50ppm.
2018-03-21 42 general comment:4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. bainmarie containers observed wet stacked on back shelf.
2018-03-21 45 general comment:4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. torn gaskets observed on 4-door reach-in and 2-door reach-in.
2018-03-21 38 general comment:2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. employees wearing hair restraints that were not effective.
2017-09-15 14 • 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed some cups and some plates stored as clean with some debris on them. observed ice machine with pink, and dark build up near the ice chute. cdi, cups
2017-09-15 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -p observed food employee washing hands, employee followed procedure but recontaminated her hands whe
2017-09-15 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed large bread crates stored directly infront of han washing sink in the back, on arrival. observed food employees using hand washing sink to rinse out a contaner
2017-09-15 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p observed sanitizer at a concentration greater than 200pp in some sanitizer buckets. cdi, pic corrected concentration of sanitizer using test strips.
2017-09-15 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed lettuce tomato in prep table without a date mark, as well as lettuce in the up right cooler. lettuce in up right cooler was opened
2017-09-15 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed crates of milk stored on the floor from yesterdays deliveries. dci, pic relocated milk.
2017-09-15 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed some wet wiping cloths stored in a bucket with water, test strip did not read any sanitizer concentration. repeat
2017-09-15 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - c observed build up of debris and dried food particles in many of the drawers throughout the facility. observed floors in walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
2016-07-12 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. door on dumpster was open. keep door closed.
2016-07-12 39 3-304.14(b) cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. observed wet wiping cloth stored on edge of sink. store in sanitizer bucket. also observed sanitize
2016-07-12 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed time and date on eggs in ba
2016-07-12 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf some plates that were being stored as clean had food debris on them. cdi- all taken back to dishwasher.4-501.112(a)(2) for hot water sanitizing temperatures, m
2016-07-12 1 2-102.12c ensure the person in charge (pic) is a certified food protection manager (cfpm) pic present was not a cfpm. repeat.
2016-04-08 1 2-102.12 ensure the person in charge (pic) is a certified food protection manager (cfpm). pic at facility was not a cfpm.
2016-04-08 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -pf observed no written employee health policy and pic was not able to verbally communicate the policy. cdi- a copy of employee he
2016-04-08 8 5-205.11(b) handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. -pf observed employee filling sanitizer bucket at handwash sink. cdi- related to employee to fill sanitizer buckets at 3-compt. sink.
2016-04-08 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed eggs in basket with times f
2016-04-08 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed a torn gasket.
2016-04-08 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed oil unlabeled. cdi- oil labeled.
2016-04-08 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p observed bleach sanitizer too strong at 200+ ppm. cdi- sanitizer diluted.
2015-12-02 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed two knives (stored in a drawer as clean) soiled with food debris on blade. cdi-- knives were moved to dishwasher to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
2015-12-02 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed a container of diced ham in flip top with a recorded temperature of 53f. pic stated ham had been brought out from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. cdi-- ham was brought into wa
2015-12-02 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed two wet rags stored on prep tables. store wet rags in sanitizer buckets. cdi-- pic removed wet rags from prep tables.3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer maintained
2015-12-02 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed scoop in grits stored in the food with handles not sticking out.
2015-06-19 53 6-501.12 cleaning, frequency and restrictions - c keep floors, walls and ceilings clean and in good repair. observed floors under dish area with debris present around the drain, debris under shelving and inside walk in under shelves in need of cleaning. o
2015-06-19 43 4-903.11 (a) and (c) equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing - c keep single-service and single-use items protected from cross-contamination during storage. observed singe-use cups stored underneath water lines. cdi
2015-06-19 42 4-903.11 (a), (b) and (d) equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing - c keep clean utensils stored in a manner that they will not be cross-contaminated. observed lids stored clean inside bins. make sure debris does not
2015-06-19 26 7-201.11 separation-storage - p keep poisonous or toxic materials separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use items. observed hand sanitizer stored above open, unprotected bag of sugar. cdi - hand sanitizer moved to a lo
2015-06-19 22 3-501.19 time as a public health control - p,pf follow approved tphc procedures and have procedures available for review. observed tilt board as 11 am to 3pm at approximately 9 am(eggs). cdi - tilt board corrected to reflect the correct time. follow tphc
2015-06-19 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - p food d contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. observed six small egg frying pans stored as clean in a drawer under grill. cdi - pans were removed and wa
2015-06-19 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c keep employee food and drinks with lids away from facility food to prevent cross-contamination. observed a 16 ounce soda on a prep table, a cup of drink without a lid and one with a lid on upper shelving. cd
2014-12-30 54 6-501.14 change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials.observed heavy dust accumulating on overhead vent guards in dining room and kitchen area. clean
2014-12-30 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.general commentobserved equipment no longer able to meet 4-1 & 4-2. observed one split/torn gasket on 4 door box style reach-in prep unit next to stove top. replace torn/split gaskets.
2014-12-30 39 best practice***store soapy water buckets off of ground to prevent soil contamination from floors being transferred to counter top food contact surfaces***
2014-12-30 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -pobserved box of tomatoes stored under shell raw eggs in walk-in cooler. cdi by pic properly relocating tomatoes.
2014-03-13 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfacesnonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.observed food debris collecting on several refrigeration gaskets. clean gaskets
2014-03-13 45 4-205.10 food equipment, certification and classificationgeneral commentuse ice buckets that are made from approved materials for food contact. observed facility using brand new home depot paint mixing buckets for carrying ice. cdi by instructing pic to c
2014-03-13 42 4-903.12 prohibitionsgeneral commentdo not store clean utensils in areas where they are exposed to contamination.observed clean cutting board stored on faucet of 3 comp sink. cdi by relocating cutting board to overhead shelving.
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