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Name

WAFFLE HOUSE #449

Address

3309 QUEEN CITY DR

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28208

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

12/15/2021

Final Score @ Grade

96.50

General Comments

Items not fixed from previous inspection during the change of ownership: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEAR HALLWAY RESTROOM SEAL HOLE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PROVIDE ADEQUATE RACKS UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND REMOVE BREAD/MILK CRATES PAINT DOOR THRESHOLD LEADING TO BACK STORAGE AREAS REPLACE CORNER MOLDING NEAR OFFICE REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING ABOVER 3 COMP SINK SECURE METAL FALSHING AROUND WALK IN COOLER CAULK COUNTER NEAR THE REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR THE GRILL REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOK LINE REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLER ON FRONT LINE REPAIR CEILING PANEL IN FRONT OF HOOD SYSTEM ADDRESS LEAKING PLUMING FIXTURE ON DISH MACHINE REGROUT THE WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM PROVIDE LID FOR WASTE BASKET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM Complete: REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER FAUCET FIXTURE ON 3 COMP SINK REPLACE OUT OF PLACE CEILING TILE IN STORAGE ROOM ADDRESS FROZEN COMPRESSOR IN RERIGERATION UNIT ATTACH BLACK MOLDING TO SEATING

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
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 no one on site being a certified food protection manager. Ensure that someone is always onsite with certification.
16	1.50	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	No	No	No	4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed interior of ice machine in need of cleaning.
43	0	In-use utensils: properly stored	Yes	No	No	3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed scoop handle touching food in flip top. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) Scoop was removed.
47	0	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed gaskets torn on the reach-in cooler on the cook line. Observed rusted shelving in the reach-in cooler. Needs to be repaired/replaced. NOTE: Items were listed on transitional permit.
49	0.50	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed grease build-up underneath grill area. Observed food debris beside the hot wells used for grits and chili. Needs to be cleaned.
55	0.50	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	No	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 ceiling panel near the grill in need of repair...(cont. on general comment page) 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 floor underneath the dish machine in need of cleaning.