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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #1157
Address8220 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/31/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsTPHC procedures documented on corporate-provided sticker above grill.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 Observed no V/D procedures in facility. CDI - EHS provided to PIC. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed food employee handling soiled dishes then washing dishes and handling clean dishes. CDI - EHS directed food employee to wash hands after handling soiled dishes.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed one food employee rinse spatula at hand sink and another food employee mix up bleach sanitizer at same hand sink in front grill area. CDI - EHS reminded food employees that hand sinks are only for hand washing.
15 1.50 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 Observed raw cheesesteak stored over waffle mix and raw shell eggs stored over cartons of hash browns in RIC. CDI - PIC rearranged food storage. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw cheesesteak and raw chicken stored over raw bacon in RIC. CDI - PIC rearranged food storage. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed onions stored over milk and unwashed tomatoes stored over juice in WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 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 used knives at prep top that PIC stated were last washed at 7 am. CDI - PIC removed knives to dish machine and replaced with clean knives. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food debris on trays used to store clean mugs. CDI - PIC removed trays and mugs to be rewashed. 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 .
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut tomato in prep top that was cooling at a rate insufficient to reach 41 F within 4 hours. CDI - PIC moved tomato to WIC. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed raw shell eggs at 12:30 pm held on TPHC with a discard time of 10:30 am. CDI - food employee voluntarily discarded eggs.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cut tomato cooling in prep top at a rate insufficient to reach 41 F within 4 hours. CDI - PIC moved tomato to WIC. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer buckets. REPEAT. CDI - PIC put wiping cloths in buckets.