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NameWAFFLE HOUSE
Address8512 STEELE CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/3/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsUpon arrival, grade card was hidden behind a stack of coffee filters. PIC moved filters at beginning of inspection. Card needs to be clearly visible at all times. Second inspection in a row that the grade card has been obscured.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed thermometer with dried food debris stored on shelf. Utensils should be wash/rinse/sanitized after use. CDI - PIC cleaned thermometer. - 1.5 - REPEAT For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 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 chili and sausage gravy in steam well at 99.2F and 93.8F respectively. PIC checked and found that breaker had kicked. CDI - PIC discarded items. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed sliced tomato, diced ham and sliced cheese in prep top unit holding above 41F in shallow prep pans. PIC stated food was placed in unit within 2 hours prior to inspection. CDI - PIC moved ham and tomatoes to WIC to cool down. EHS recommends using deeper prep pans with small amounts of ham and tomatoes. PIC called for service during inspection. A VR will occur within 3 days to verify unit is holding foods at 41F or below. - 1.5 -
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed laundry bag of towels stored on floor under shelf. PIC stated they were clean. CDI - PIC placed towels on shelf off floor.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster’s sliding doors left open. Keep the dumpster doors closed. - 0.5 - REPEAT