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NameWAFFLE HOUSE
Address8512 STEELE CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsPIC NJ and Jessie could have communicated better knowledge of employee health policy. PIC Jessie provided written documentation of employee health policy per WH online. PIC stated they were not implementing Variance for rehydrating and storing hashbrowns.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. - Observed several employee drinks stored above retail food.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P- Observed an employee change gloves after handling raw foods to prep RTE foods. Employee did not wash hands. CDI- PIC educated employee on when to wash. EHS observed proper hand washing when required by end of inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed a pot in the hand sink. CDI- PIC removed pot. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed female restroom hand drying device non functional. CDI- PIC provided paper towels.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. - Observed unwashed onions, unwashed lettuce, unwashed lemons, unwashed tomatoes stored above cheese, juice and margarine. CDI - PIC corrected the storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. - Observed high temp dish machine functioning at 155F and in use. CDI- PIC had WH maintenance make adjustments to the dish machine and EHS observed dish disk read 168F. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- REPEAT- EHS Observed gravy, chili, and grits above 135F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded chili and grits. PIC reheated gravy to 170F. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- REPEAT- EHS observed waffle batter mix, chili, and cut tomatoes above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC was able to quickly cool foods. Cut tomatoes sold in 5 mins. TPHC implemented for cut tomatoes as a quick cdi. NOTE: Point deduction remains the same since improvement was noted from last inspection and all other TCS foods were at 41F and below however if the violation occurs again point deduction will increase. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed gravy and chili without a date mark and PIC stated the item was from yesterday. CDI- PIC properly dated the item. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed chemical cleaner stored on box of juice in a bag. CDI- PIC removed toxic materials to chemical storage area.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .- EHS observed thin probe thermometer non functioning. CDI- PIC sent GM to store to purchase a new thermometer. CDI- EHS observed functions thermometer prior to end of inspection.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed flies and small ants in dining area.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed employees with long hair on head without a cover. Observed several employees preparing foods with bracelets or watch’s on the wrist.