Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #1425
Address20130 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/14/2019
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Observed PIC, Kendra, don a new pair of gloves before washing hands. CDI - EHS corrected PIC, gloves were discarded, and hands were re-washed.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed dish sponge inside handsink and wet wiping cloth stored on side of handsink. CDI - Both items removed from front handsink. REPEAT.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw country ham stored above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. CDI - EHS placed containers of raw country ham on bottom shelf to correct storage order.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed grits holding in steam well located in back prep area hot holding at 115F. CDI - Grits were voluntarily discarded.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 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 out on time without time stamp completed. PIC stated she just put eggs on time at 10 am; 5 minutes after inspection began. CDI - Time stamp properly completed.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed chlorine sanitizer in far back bucket reading >200 ppm. CDI - Sanitizer was disposed and new chlorine sanitizer provided at 100 ppm.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels stored on counters, above sanitizer level, and at handsink.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 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 ice scoop stored in metal holder with residue build up. Increase cleaning frequency of where in-use utensils are stored.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed air filters located on the outside of the ice machine with dust and debris build up.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed tile missing underneath dish machine. Advised to repair. REPEAT. 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 throughout facility in need of cleaning.