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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #705
Address6308 BANNER ELK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P- *Observed - Food employee handle soiled wash cloth and grab clean spoon to stir cooling chili. *CDI - EHS informed PIC then PIC informed food employee and had food employee perform proper handwash before handling any food prep.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No 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 - Dish Machine unable to reach required rinse cycle temperature of 160F. Recorded temperature of 148F. EHS informed PIC to wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes using 3-comp sink. A Verification visit will be conducted within 72 hours to verify that violation has been corrected and equipment is repaired. 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 .
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 throughout facility. Observed back door cracked open. Establishment staff should work on keeping this door closed.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Box of waffle mix on the floor *CDI - PIC placed box of waffle mix onto cart storing it 6 inches off the ground *REPEAT* 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. *Observed - Ice tray and Ice Machine left open exposing ice to possible contaminants *CDI - PIC closed equipement.