Tennessee Department of Health
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Waffle House #1654

4343 Hwy 58 Chattanooga, TN 37416

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

September 14, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 87 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

14: High heat dishwasher final rinse temperature 152°F. Inspector ran high heat dishwasher five times during routine inspection. Heat used as sanitizer must be 160°F final rinse temperature. High heat dishwasher must not be used to wash dishes until able to final rinse at 160°F or above.

22: TILT card for raw shelled eggs held above hot top not labeled. TCS foods placed on time as a public health control must be marked with a disposal time. COS

45: Gaskets to multiple reach in coolers in poor repair.

45: Excessive ice build up on walk in freezer door, not shutting completely.

47: Bottom of protein reach in cooler dirty. Gaskets to protein reach in cooler dirty.

54: Personal drinks, personal items observed stored on food contact surfaces upon inspector arrival in rear area. Personal items must be properly stowed.

Additional Comments

See priority violations #14,22.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Observations
IN
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant