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NameWAFFLE HOUSE #1319
Address8635 HANKINS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/6/2023
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed food employee preparing food from raw to RTE without washing hands before put on a new set of gloves. Employees needs to wash hands as often as necessary while working and task changed. CDI- Education provided, hands washed properly. -2 pts-
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. 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. Observed dirty pots and pans stored as cleaned in the cabinets/drawers. All dishes need to be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI- PIC took them out for cleaning. -1.5 pts-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 TCS foods in the prep unit next to the flat top and grill holding temperature above 41F. CDI- PIC volunteer to discard all items, PIC called technician on the way to take a look at unit. Meanwhile PIC uses TPHC for all TCS foods until the prep unit get fixed. VERIFICATION NEEDED within 3 days (1/9/2023). -3 pts-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping clothes stored outside/next to sanitizer container. -0 pts-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit is not able to hold TCS foods at 41F or below, technician is on the way to solve the issues. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf. Observed cutting board at the 3 compartments sink with cracks/chips all around surfaces. CDI- Volunteer discard item. -0.5 pts-
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 plate for high temp dish machine at the facility to test the machine for proper functioning. VERIFICATION NEEDED within 10 days (1/16/2023) to ensure facility obtain the item. -1 pts-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 prep unit filled with food debris and standing water inside the unit. NEED Cleaning. -1 pts-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors left opened when not in used. Keep doors/lids closed to prevent insects/rodents harborage. -0 pts-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 floors, walls and ceilings in need of cleaning. -1 pts-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employees drinks in WIC and reach in mix in with store food items. NEED to have a specific area designated for employees items only. -0 pts-