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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #705
Address6308 BANNER ELK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

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 PIC unable to provide written procedures for v&d cleanup. CDI- EHS provided handout. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 1 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 back handsink blocked by cart. CDI- PIC removed cart from area. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed front handsink being used to fill containers. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage with PIC. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash sign at front handsink. CDI- EHS provided sign for handsink.
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 10-stack of plates above grill with food debris, pans and utensils below grill with liquid and food debris accumulation, and stack of long plates above flip top with food residue accumulation all stored as clean. CDI- PIC had all items removed to be w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside of ice machine with black build up.
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 gravy stored in 4D RIC temping above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 milk held in 4D RIC expired on 3/12. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
24 0 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 held on TPHC held longer than 4 hour hold time. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items and updated hold time.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed three containers holding chlorine solution over 200ppm. CDI- PIC removed all containers to be refreshed and diluted. EHS confirmed.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door of establishment cracked open during entire inspection. PIC stated facility received produce delivery in the morning. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests at back of facility. *REPEAT*
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed floor of WIC damaged in need of repair, gaskets on each door of 4D RIC in disrepair, and standing 3D RIC in the process of being repaired or replaced. EHS will visit facility to assess updates on unit’s repair or replacement. Items will be stored properly in other CH units until unit is back working properly.
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 shelving used to store equipment on cook line with food debris accumulation, area under grill with heavy liquid residue accumulation, and bottom of 4D RIC with heavy food debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed lights over grill area unshielded.