THE WAFFLERY

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed several clear containers of blueberries adulterated in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active manual ware-washing at 3-comp-sink with sanitizer solution measuring at 0PPM. CDI - PIC removed empty bottle of quaternary sanitizer and installed new sanitizer container. 300PPM was later observed. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed in WIC crab cakes from 9/20 above 41F. Observed container of cut green beans from 9/21 above 41F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC both items were 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 .

REPEAT 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed in WIC two containers of tinga sauce (TCS) date marked 9/15. Observed in WIC container of sausage gravy date marked 9/14. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all three items. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed in low boy cooler two secondary squeeze bottles of arugula pesto and tropical coconut sauce date marked 9/15. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both items. 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 .

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout main kitchen and back room area. EHS suggested moving both garbage containers and oil tank away from exit door to aide in keeping flies away. Pest control was recently serviced kitchen.

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 in wall mounted A/C unit with black build up and debris. Increase frequency of cleaning unit. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed black build up on wiping cloths used to catch moisture build up from A/C vent directly above prep table. PIC will have A/C replace or fixed wet wiping cloths shall not be used.

2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee with gloved hands handle soiled equipment and then handle cleaned equipment without washing hands prior to handling cleaned equipment. CDI- EHS spoke explained to employee when to wash hands and she removed gloves and washed hands to handle cleaned equipment.

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed in low boy cooler one secondary squeeze bottle with arugula pesto sauce above 41F. PIC stated item was made roughly 2 hours ago. CDI - PIC moved sauce into RIF to cool down. See Temp Chart. Sauce was observed at 37F within 30 minutes. 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 .

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed ready to eat, TCS food (crab juice) in WIC held past day of expiration (5/24/26)-. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded crab juice during inspection. 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 .

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed TPHC policy was not properly filled out listing all food items held on time. CDI- EHS reviewed policy with PIC and PIC filled out the form during the inspection. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed several blueberries still in original clear containers adulterated in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed adulterated uncut tomatoes still in original cardboard box in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded box. Long term compliance PIC will check produce for safe/quality and move food to clear containers.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils Observed employee working inside kitchen without any form of hair covering. CDI - Employee obtained hat.

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed single service clear cup with out handle being used for scooping flour. CDI - PIC educated staff and voluntarily discarded single service cup.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed chemical wall dispenser for 3-comp-sink not functioning. PIC stated workorder has already been placed and is currently using bleach water for sanitizer. PIC also has bleach based dish washer.