Waffle House 664, 3023 Columbiana Road, Vestavia, AL 35216 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Waffle House 664
Address: 3023 Columbiana Road, Vestavia, AL 35216
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Jul 11, 2012
Score
(the higher the better)

91

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
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  • Cleaning, maintenance tools properly stored.
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
  • Permit, Report, Other properly posted. Administrative requirements, HACCP plan
  • Thermometers provided, accurate, conspicuous.
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
Oct 5, 2011 88
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Handwashing facilities: Soap, towels/drying device, sign, use restrictions.
  • Lighting, Ventilation: adequate. Ventilation system(filters), clean, operated. Lights shielded.
Feb 13, 2012 91
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Demonstration of knowledge: Approved course, other requirements met.
  • Equipment; food contact surfaces (non-cooking) clean; sanitized. Sanitization temperature, concentration, time.
  • Food contamination prevented during storage, preparation, display, handling, other.
  • Hands clean; properly washed. No bare hand contact; approved alternative. No eating, drinking, tobacco use.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
  • Safe; Source; Condition; Not Adulterated; Shellstock tags; Compliance with plan/ROP. Other.
  • Water supply, Waste disposal: Approved system(fixtures), materials, design, operation; maintenance. Other liquid wastes properly disposed. Service sink provided.
Jun 12, 2012 72
  • Cooking surfaces, non-food contact surfaces: clean. Frequency; Methods; Refills.
  • Food(ice), Non-food contact surfaces: constructed, cleanable, installed, located.
  • Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirements during cold holding. Time as a public health control. Consumer Advisory used if required.
  • Properly labeled; Original container. Records. Code, date, outdated
  • Warewashing facilities: designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located, operated. Accurate thermometers, Chemical test papers.
Jul 11, 2012 91

Violation descriptions and comments

Oct 5, 2011

3-304.11 Prevent the contact of food with non-food contact surfaces, or, with food contact surfaces that are not properly cleaned and sanitized.//Properly wash, rinse, and sanitize glasses ( in glass racks) and pan (hanging over 3 compartment sink) which were soiled with food residue.//COS
4-302.12 Provide appropriate, readily accessible thermometers for all coolers.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI coolers.//Clean spills in bottom of RI coolers in storage room and in hallway. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean door gaskets on RI freezer in storage area.//Clean door gaskets on RI coolers in hallway and in front counter area.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on cooler door drawers in front counter area.
4-501.110 Provide wash solution temperature in a conveyor-type, hot water sanitizing dish machine at a minimum of 160 F for a single tank, dual temperature machine; or 150 F for a multitank, multitemperature machine.
6-501.14 Clean air ducts and filters to prevent contamination.//Clean air ducts in ceiling in dry storage room to prevent contamination.
6-501.113 Store maintenance tools, such as brooms and mops, so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, or linens.//Store window washing tools stored on top of ice machine so they do not contaminate food.//COS
ADPH 420-3-22-.08 Post current inspection report in a conspicuous place inside the food establishment. Report remains the property of JCDH.//Current inspection report was not posted at time of inspection.//COS

Feb 13, 2012

4-601.11 Wash, rinse, and sanitize fountain drink nozzles as often as necessary to keep free of slime mold and residue.//COS
4-601.11 Clean bottom and sides of RI coolers and RI drawers throughout facility. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean exterior sides of waffle batter containers.
5-205.11 Cease using handsinks for any purpose other than handwashing.//Cease soaking pans in handwashing sink. 6-301.11 Provide soap at all hand sinks.
6-501.14 Clean air ducts and filters to prevent contamination.//Clean air ducts in dry storage area.

Jun 12, 2012

2-301.14 Wash hands for at least 15 seconds after any potential contamination.//EHS observed grill cook cleaning off counters and then used the same gloved hands to reach into a container of jalepeno peppers to stock make table. //COS - peppers were discarded and cook washed hands properly.
JCDH 2.2 Provide food safety training for all food handlers as required.
3-101.11 Provide safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented food.//Several plastic cartons (6) of half and half were stored in RI cooler. EHS opened containers to take temperature and observed cartons were filled with a thick, cottage cheese, and odorous type liquid. //COS - All half and half containers were discarded.
3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below.//Waffle batter underneath make table (on front line) was 53 F; ham stored on top of make table was 51 F. Milk stored in small display cooler next was 46 F and 49F. Eggs that were stored above grill were 53 F// Eggs, Waffle batter, milk and ham were discarded. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain PHF at 41 F or below. PHF in cold holding unit > 41 F due to faulty equipment. Cease use of equipment until repaired and verified by JCDH.//Several crates of milk were stored in 3 door RI cooler in rear storage room at 51F - 53 F. Ambient temperature of cooler was 49 F.//All milk in cooler was discarded and staff shall cease using cooler until repaired and verified by JCDH.
3-304.11 Prevent the contact of food with non-food contact surfaces, or, with food contact surfaces that are not properly cleaned and sanitized.//Properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all glasses/glasses with grits residue stored in racks.
3-301.11 Provide utensil with handle for serving or dispensing food or ice.//Provide utensil with handle for dispensing sugar.
4-601.11 Clean bottom of RI coolers on both front counter and rear areas of FSE.
5-205.15 Repair plumbing.//Repair leak on RI cooler in rear storage room of FSE.//Repair leak on pipe on toilet in womens restroom.

Jul 11, 2012

3-501.16 Maintain potentially hazardous food at 41 F or below.//Maintain ham chunks (46 F) on make table at 41 F or below.//Maintain milk (46 F) in display cooler at 41 F or below.//COS - ham chunks and milk were discarded. 3-501.19 Label all food on time control with discard time (no more than 4 hours without temperature control; no more than 6 hours at less than 70 F) and discard by time marked.//Label eggs stored above grill with discard time.
ADPH 420-3-22-.03(a) Discard potentially hazardous food requiring refrigeration when past the date limit placed by the manufacturer or packager.//Discard milk stored in display cooler with date limit of 07/09/12.//COS - milk was discarded.
4-601.11 Clean bottom and sides of RI coolers and RI freezers. 4-602.13 Clean non food contact surfaces as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of residue.//Clean exterior sides of glasses and clean door gaskets on RI freezer in rear storage room.
4-202.16 Replace damaged gasket on RI freezer door next to grill.
4-603.12 Preflush, presoak, or scrub utensils and equipment as necessary for effective cleaning. 4-204.115 Repair temperature gauges on dish machine.

Abated NOV # 2E51001842 and extended NOV # 2E51001844.

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