WAFFLE HOUSE #960

3 findings recorded on Jul 10, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 2-1B ↗

   Handwashing

   Observed employee wearing gloves place raw bacon on grill, put on new gloves without washing hands and handle ready to eat foods and equipment in front food service area. This action was observed twice by EHS.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

   Observed employee wearing gloves place raw bacon on grill, put on new gloves without washing hands and handle ready to eat foods and equipment in front food service area. This action was observed twice by EHS. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Food discarded, surfaces cleanes, and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-1B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 2-1B ↗

   Handwashing

   1. Observed employees handle soiled dishes and pick up paper from floor then wash hands at hand sink with soap for less than 10-seconds then touch clean surfaces in front food service area.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Hands clean and properly washed

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(b)

   1. Observed employees handle soiled dishes and pick up paper from floor then wash hands at hand sink with soap for less than 10-seconds then touch clean surfaces in front food service area. 2. Observed employee wash hands with soap for less than 10-seconds at hand sink then wipe standing water from sink with bare hand prior to drying hand with paper towel and touching clean equipment in front food service area. C/A: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; and (v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. 3. To avoid re-contaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. COS: Employees washed hands and cleaned surfaces touched. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-1B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 17D ↗

   Ventilation and lighting

   Observed 2-employee beverages stored commingled with service foods in right 2-door cooler along front food service area. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

   Code 511-6-1.07(4)(b)

   Observed 2-employee beverages stored commingled with service foods in right 2-door cooler along front food service area. C/A: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: Employee beverages stored in designated place. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 17D ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.