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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #1319
Address8635 HANKINS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/8/2022
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no PT at the HS in the back. CDI-PIC provided PT
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw eggs over RTE hashbrowns. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded due to temperature abuse.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 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 an max/min thermometer.-P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed dish machine only getting to 149F, 145F, 155F, 149F. It never reached 160F on the dish plate after several runs. PIC voluntarily closed. VR REQUIRED 8/18/2022.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed 3 coolers holding food above 41F, S1-ambient air was and the half/half 52F. S2-eggs 54, steak 55F. Prep cooler-tomatoes-62, lettuce 60F. All TCS food was voluntarily discarded by FE and PIC. PIC voluntarily closed. VR REQUIRED 8/18/2022
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 2 spray bottles with bleach sanitizer and no label. Observed a large shortening jug with pre-mixed sanitizer inside and the label for shortening on the outside. CDI-PIC discarded the small bottles and took off the shortening label.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed back prep sink with a slow leak. Dish machine not getting up to 160F. 3 coolers not holding food 41F. Light loose in the dry goods. WIF building up ice on the back wall. A/C was down this morning, PIC explained and could've cause the temperature to go up on the coolers. Hot water heater was out, the hot water at the 3-comp sink was 85F. Stand up cooler door pops open when you shut on side of the door. Prep unit top lid is held up knives and a box of gloves.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no high temp dish machine thermometer or test strips. VR REQUIRED 8/18/2022.
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. Grease on the handles of the prep units.
55 0.50 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. Floors, walls and ceilings in need of cleaning.