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NameEARLY WAFFLE
Address11915 N TRYON ST
SUITE G
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/16/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf Observed PIC was not a CFPM and was unable to demonstrate knowledge of the food code when asked about cleaning utensils and date marking.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed PIC was not a certified food protection manager.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility has only the Employee Health poster. CDI - PIC discussed updates to the employee health policy and provided PIC with the link to the Employee health Agreement for the 2017 Food code.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility does not have cleaning procedures for a vomiting or diarrheal event. CDI - EHS discussed requirements for cleaning procedures with PIC and provided link to state procedures.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink in kitchen blocked by chair and mop bucket. CDI - Mop bucket and chair were moved.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw eggs over precooked sausage patties in reach in. CDI - Storage order was corrected.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed plate with food debris. 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed utensils used at grill not cleaned or changed during inspection. PIC stated he changes and cleans the utensils at the end of the day. Facility is opened from 7 am -3 pm. CDI - EHS discussed appropriate cleaning of utensils with PIC. Utensils are to be switched or cleaned after 4 hours. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build up of black residue in ice machine.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tomato in flip top at 50 F and raw bacon left out at 53 F. CDI - Tomato was voluntarily discarded. PIC stated raw bacon had been left out when some had been removed to cook. Bacon was out approximately 30 minutes. Bacon was placed in cooler to cool.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed ham in reach in with no date label. CDI - Ham was voluntarily discarded. 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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed cheese, tomato, and lettuce in flip top with date labels for 11/3 or 11/4. CDI - PIC stated the dates had not been changed when containers are refilled. Food was voluntarily discarded or dates were corrected. REPEAT
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles next to grill of various liquids with no labels.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed used wiping cloths dry with visible debris on them on prep surfaces and on shelf under grill. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloths on prep surfaces.
43 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 handle of scoop in contact with food.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed box of single service cups and trays on floor.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 build up of debris and residue in mop sink.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phones on prep table.