Waffle House

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed failure to properly store in use utensils in between uses. Observed scoop stored in rehydrated hash browns with handle in food. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; PIC removed scoop

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Inspector Note: Observed failure to maintain refuse storage units covered in between uses. 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC shall shut unit

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: Observed failure to segregate raw foods from ready to eat foods. Observed raw T-bone steak stored alongside ready to eat country ham. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables PIC moved items.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed failure to maintain food stored covered while in storage. Observed cheesesteak, raw chicken, watermelon, etc. stored in reach-in cooler without overhead protection. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC shall cover all uncovered items

Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained — Inspector Note: Observed that there was some trash behind the dumpster.C/A Advised the manager to have this area cleaned.