Waffle House, 9450 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Waffle House
Type: Restaurant
Address: 9450 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108-4458
County: Tarrant
Phone: 817-367-2249
Smoking: Non-Smoking Facility
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 10/04/2010
Score
81

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Date

Score

  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    Garbage and Refuse Disposal - Location and condition of receptacles.
    Dumpster area needs cleaning.
    Corrective action: The PIC said the 2PM guy will clean the dumpster area..
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    Dirty floors under the ice machine, the dishwasher and in both walk-ins.
    Corrective action: The PIC said she'll try to get these clean today.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    Paper test strip testing devises for testing sanitizing solutions.
    No test strips for 3 compt. sink nor for dishwasher to be found.
    Corrective action: Told the PIC how important these are.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Showed the PIC how dirty the inside of the reach-in door is on the front line.
    Corrective action: The PIC agreed and said she'll try to get it cleaned today.
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
    TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
    No date marking on any item.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels
    TFER 229.167(e)(2) & (3) - Pages 104-105 Each handwashing station shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap and with disposable paper towels, approved continuous towel system or a heated-air drying device.
    No paper towels at back room hand sink and hot air dryer in ladies' room doesn't work.
    Corrective action: The PIC put napkins at back hand sink since the paper towels had run out and she said the Maintenance guy will come today to try to fix the ladies room hand dryer.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination
    TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
    Small drain flies in the back room over the compt. sink.
    Corrective action: Asked the PIC to check with their pest control technician for advice to get rid of the drain flies.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
    TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
    No CFW FMC seen.
    Corrective action: Told the PIC I needed to see one or more current CFW FMCs.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
    TFER 229.165(d) & (h)(2) - Pages 62 & 71 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided where required and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of proper food temperatures. A temperature measuring devise shall also be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures at manual warewashing stations.
    No thermometer in one reach-in refrigerator on the line.
    Corrective action: Asked the PIC to make sure a thermometer is in all food units.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    At least 2 CFW FHCs are needed.
    Corrective action: Gave the PIC a CFW FHC schedule.
Regular Inspection10/04/201081
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    Dirty floors in back room under compt. sink and under ice machine in front area.
    Corrective action: By end of shift, clean floors under ice machine and under compt. sink in back room.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Dirty shelf under grill.
    Corrective action: Immediately clean shelf under grill.
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    Rubber gaskets dirty inside doors of most refrigerators in front area.
    Corrective action: Immediately clean rubber gaskets inside most refrigerators in front area.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    Garbage and Refuse Disposal - Location and condition of receptacles.
    Small amount of trash in dumpster area.
    Corrective action: Pick up and remove trash in dumpster area by end of shift.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    Paper test strip testing devises for testing sanitizing solutions.
    No test strips on premises.
    Corrective action: Secure proper test strips for dishwasher in front area and for compt. sink in rear area within 2 days.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination
    TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
    Flies evident in facility.
    Corrective action: Continue to practice good fly control. Your pest control technician may be able to help.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
    TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
    Corrective action: Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 96 hours.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
    TFER 229.166(g)(2) & (4); (i)(5) & (j) - (k) - Pages 92 & 94-95 A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. At least one toilet and not fewer than the number of toilets required by law shall be provided. If authorized, urinals may be substituted for toilets as specified by law. The plumbing system shall be installed to preclude the backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. Grease traps/interceptors shall be maintained according to City Ordinance. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed, maintained and operated according to law.
    Condensate apparently from rooftop AC dripping onto the ground.
    Corrective action: Discussion with manager about how to cheaply correct the problem.
  • Thermometers Provided/Accurate/Properly Calibrated
    TFER 229.165(d) & (h)(2) - Pages 62 & 71 Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided where required and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of proper food temperatures. A temperature measuring devise shall also be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures at manual warewashing stations.
    Incorrect thermometer in one reach-in refrigerator by cook line.
    Corrective action: Immediately remove incorrect thermometer from unit and replace with correct one.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    Manager has no foodhandlers certificates for 4 newer employees.
    Corrective action: COFW FHC left with manager with instruction to send newer employees to one of classes within 1 week.
Regular Inspection06/10/201085
  • Non-food Contact Surfaces - GRP
    Non-food Contact Surfaces - Type and condition.
    TFER 229.165(m)(2) - Page 78. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment are not free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Glassware racks are soiled. Reach in has rusted shelves.
    Corrective action: Clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment so that they are free of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean racks and rack holders.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant. Walkin refrigerator and freezer have unshielded bulbs
    Corrective action: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • Plumbing- GRP
    Plumbing- Plumbing in facility not maintained in good repair.
    TFER 229.166(i)(5) - Page 94. The faulty faucet in the women's restroom is not maintained in good repair. Stream of water coming out of faucet.
    Corrective action: The faulty faucet in the women's restroom shall be maintained in good repair. Corrections must be made within 3 days.
  • Garbage and Refuse Disposal - GRP
    Garbage and Refuse Disposal - Location and condition of receptacles.
    TFER 229.166(l)(6)(A) - Page 96. Tight fitting lids are not provided for outside trash receptacles. Dumpster lids open and garbage is exposed.
    Corrective action: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food establishment shall be designed and constructed with tight-fitting lids, doors and covers. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • COMMENT:
    Dish machine area has a strong sewer odor. Floor drain may need service.
    Corrective action: Remove odor.
  • National Sanitation Foundation Approved Equipment - GRP
    Only commercial quality equipment or utensils that meet or exceed National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards or their equivalent will be approved.
    Ice buckets are non-reusable containers.
    Corrective action: Obtain commercial NSF approved buckets. Do not use the soiled white buckets any longer.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. coffee filters is/are not covered during storage.
    Corrective action: coffee filters must be covered to protect it from contamination during storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Cold Hold (41 °F) (repeated violation) (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
    The sliced cheese and tomatoes is at an internal temperature of 45 to 49 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
    Corrective action: Rapidly cool the sliced cheese and tomatoes to 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Handwash Facilities with Soap & Towels (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.167(e)(2) & (3) - Pages 104-105 Each handwashing station shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap and with disposable paper towels, approved continuous towel system or a heated-air drying device.
    No hand drying provisions were available at the handwash facilities in the warewash area. Both hand sinks did not have paper towels.
    Corrective action: Hand drying provisions must be available at the handwash facilities in the warewash area. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Evidence of Insect Contamination
    TFER 229.167(p)(11) & (12) - Pages 108 Insects shall be controlled within the facility and its contents and on the contiguous land or property under the control of the permit holder. Live insects shall be controlled by inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies and the premises and, if insects are found, by applying a means of insect control approved in TFER 229.168(d)(2) & (h)(2) & (3). Harborage conditions shall be eliminated. Dead or trapped insects shall be removed from control devices and the premises to prevent their accumulation, decomposition or attraction of pests.
    Gnats were observed in or around the back room by ice machine and entry from restrooms.
    Corrective action: Gnats must be controlled and prevented access in or around the back room by ice machine and entry from restrooms. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
    TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
    Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
    Corrective action: Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 96 hours.
  • Sewage/Wastewater Disposal System, Proper Disposal
    TFER 229.166(g)(2) & (4); (i)(5) & (j) - (k) - Pages 92 & 94-95 A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. At least one toilet and not fewer than the number of toilets required by law shall be provided. If authorized, urinals may be substituted for toilets as specified by law. The plumbing system shall be installed to preclude the backflow of a solid, liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply system. Grease traps/interceptors shall be maintained according to City Ordinance. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system that is constructed, maintained and operated according to law.
    Wastewater/sewage is leaking/flowing from dishwash machine area.
    Corrective action: The dishwash machine area must be repaired and cleaned to relieve the backup of wastewater/sewage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
    The ice machine interior and ice buckets located in the kitchen has/have adhering foreign material. Bottom of pans have buildup of food. The cutting board located in the 3-compartment sink area is/are cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized.
    Corrective action: The ice machine interior and ice buckets located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately. The cutting board located in the 3-compartment sink area must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    Your employee's Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available. Staff cards are not available for anyone. Staff are not trained.
    Corrective action: Food handler cards for employee must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Shared Inspection02/03/201077
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. bagged meat items in the walkin cooler are not covered during storage. - coffee filters are not stored in a container
    Corrective action: bagged meat items in the walkin cooler must be covered to protect it from contamination during storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Lighting - GRP
    Lighting - Protection and adequacy.
    TFER 229.167(d)(1)(A) - Page 102. Light bulbs are not shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant.
    Corrective action: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the walkin refrigerator are not clean .
    Corrective action: The physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP (corrected on site)
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Cold Hold (41 °F) (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
    The tomatoes and cheese in the reachin refrigerator are at an internal temperature of 50 to 54 degrees F and are not being maintained at 41 °F or below. - cooler is not working properly - ham at 55°F
    Corrective action: Discard the tomato that is/are not being maintained at 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately. - remove / discard items out of temperature for more than 4 hours - have 4 hour time limit and should be dated and time stamped
  • Approved Systems (HACCP Plan/Time as Public Hlth Control)
    TFER 229.164(n)(7) & (10)(A) & 229.171(d)(1)(A) - Pages 47-48, 50-51 & 124 A food establishment shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan if required. If time only is used as the public health control for a working supply of potentially hazardous food (PHF) before cooking or for a ready-to-eat PHF that is displayed or held for service, the food shall be marked to identify the time which is four hours past the time of removal from temperature control. Refrigerated ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation with the date prepared and the date which the food shall be consumed (7 days at 41 °F). Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food prepared and frozen shall be clearly marked with the time refrigerated prior to freezing and the date which the food shall be consumed (24 hours after thawing).
    The opened bagged meat items located in the walkin refrigerator has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours and is not marked with the day of preparation or the date which the food shall be consumed by.
    Corrective action: The opened bagged meat items/bulk items located in the walkin refrigerator that has been refrigerated for more than 24 hours must be marked with the day of preparation and the date which the food shall be consumed by.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used (corrected on site)
    TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
    Containers of chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. - stored above the 3 compartment sink
    Corrective action: All containers of chemical must be properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Manager Demonstration of Knowledge/Certified Food Manager
    TFER 229.163(a) & (b)(1)-(3) (a) Responsibility, assignment. The permit holder shall be the person in charge or shall designate a person in charge and shall ensure that a person in charge is present at the food establishment during all hours of operation. (b) Knowledge, demonstration. Based on the risks of foodborne illness inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of these rules. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (1) complying with these rules by having no critical violations during the current inspection; (2) being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a department approved examination; or (3) responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. TAC 25 Chapter 229 K (b) Food establishments shall have at least one certified food manager on staff. The establishment must be in compliance within 30 days of a change of ownership. Food manager training must be renewed prior to expiration date listed on card. In addition to the food manager's training certificate, the individual must also possess a current City of Fort Worth Food Managers card.
    Your employee's Food Manager's Training Certificate is expired. Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate is not available.
    Corrective action: Your employee's Food Manager's Certificate must be renewed by attending a Texas Department of Health Certified Food Manager's Training. Corrections must be made within 30 days. Your employee's Fort Worth Food Manager's Certificate must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 7 days after obtaining State food manager card.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
    The equipment located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. - cutting board is discolored - ice machine is broken at the top The utensils located in the kitchen have adhering foreign material. - ice machine outside and inside lid - cooler drawers are not clean - cooler seals also
    Corrective action: The equipment located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately. The utensils located in the kitchen must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized and free of foreign material. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Establishment Permit/Food Handler Card
    TFER 229.171(f) & (g) - Page 126; FW food ordinance Sec. 16-141 A person may not operate a food establishment without a valid health permit to operate. The permit is not valid without a valid Certificate of Occupancy issued by the City of Fort Worth Department of Development. The permit holder will: 1) post the permit at a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers 2) immediately discontinue operations and notify the Consumer Health Division at 817-392-7255 if an imminent health hazard exists 3) replace/upgrade existing facilities and equipment in accordance with TFER guidelines 4) comply with directives of the regulatory authorities including time frames for corrective actions 5) other provisions of the TFER Within seven days of beginning work as a food handler and bi-annually thereafter, all food service workers shall attend a food handler class and shall obtain a food handler's certificate.
    Your employee's Food Handler Card(s) are not displayed or available.
    Corrective action: Food handler cards for food service workers must be available for the inspector immediately upon request or displayed. Corrections must be made within 7 days.
Regular Inspection10/07/200979
  • Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - GRP
    Wiping Cloths/Linens/Napkins/Sponges - Use and storage.
    TFER 229.164(h)(3)(B) - Page 36. Wiping cloths used for food spills are not moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills.
    Corrective action: Wiping cloths used for food spills shall be moist, clean, stored in a chemical sanitizer and used for wiping spills from food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Contact Surfaces-Cleaned/Sanitized/Good Repair
    TFER 229.164(h)(2); 229.165(d)(1); (l)(3); (m) - (r) & (v) - (y) - Pages 35-36: 60 - 61; 78 - 84 & 86 - 88 Multi-use food contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners and crevices, rough welds or joints. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Cooking equipment shall be free of encrusted grease and other soil accumulations. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at the frequency and using methods outlined in TFER. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized after cleaning and before use by following approved manual or mechanical hot water sanitization procedures or by following approved manual or mechanical chemical sanitization procedures. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Equipment, utensils and single-service/single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry approved location where they are not exposed to splash, dust or contamination and handled, displayed and dispensed so that contamination is prevented.
    The cutting board located in the kitchen is cracked, chipped, bent or broken and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. - discolored - rusted shelving in the reach in cooler The in-use utensils used for preparation or serving in the kitchen are not stored in a manner to prevent contamination of the product. - knifes stored in between metal sheets for storage during use - cos
    Corrective action: The cutting board located in the kitchen must be free of cracks, chips, bends or breaks to permit it to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Corrections must be made immediately. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1) in the food with handles above the top of the food and the container 2) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment when cleaned and sanitized at the prescribed intervals. 3) in running water of sufficient velocity to wash food particles away. 4) in a clean location if the utensil is used only for a non-potentially hazardous food. 5) in water maintained at 140 degrees F or greater. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Cold Hold (41 °F)
    TFER 229.164(n)(6) - Page 46; FW Ordinance 16-123(f) Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained at 41 °F or below. Additionally, fish and seafood shall be refrigerated to a temperature of 34 °F or less.
    The eggs, raw in-shells, ham, and hashbrowns are in the reachin refrigerator at an internal temperature of 50 to 54 degrees F and is not being maintained at 41 °F or below.
    Corrective action: Discard the eggs, raw in-shells, ham, and hashbrowns that are not being maintained at 41 °F or below. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Food Protection - GRP
    Food Protection - Storage, display and self-service.
    TFER 229.164(i)(2) - Page 38. onions are not stored 6'' off the floor in food storage areas. TFER 229.164(i)(1) - Page 38. tea is not covered during storage. - dented tea urn - lettuce is sitting on the counter -discarded
    Corrective action: onions must be stored in clean, dry food storage areas 6 inches above the floor to protect it from splash, dust or other contamination during storage. Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under unshielded sewer lines, leaking water lines, open stairwells or under other sources of contamination. Corrections must be made immediately. tea must be covered to protect it from contamination during storage. Corrections must be made immediately.
  • Paper Test Strip Testing Devises - GRP
    Paper test strip testing devises for testing sanitizing solutions.
    TFER 229.165(g)(4) - Page 71. A test kit or other device to accurately measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution is not readily available for use .
    Corrective action: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in milligrams per liter (mg/L) of sanitizing solution shall be provided and readily available for use. Corrections must be made within 2 days. *Must have test strips or minimum / maximum water-proof digital thermometer for appropriate sanitizer w/ in 7days. Make sure the strips are not exposed strips, provide new ones if in doubt.
  • Toxic Items Properly Labeled/Stored/Used
    TFER 229.168(a) - (l) - Pages 111-115 Containers of poisonous toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment (excluding those for retail sale) shall be allowed in the food establishment.
    The roach killer hotels are present in the kitchen and are not needed for food service operations.
    Corrective action: The roach killer hotels that are present in the kitchen and are not needed for food service operations must be discarded or removed to a safe storage area. Corrections must be made immediately. - need commercial grade pest control
  • Floors, Walls and Ceilings - GRP
    Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanliness, materials and condition.
    TFER 229.167(p)(2)(A) - Page 106. Floors in the kitchen are not clean .
    Corrective action: The physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - GRP
    Outer Openings: Doors, Windows, Walls, Roof - Tight-fitting, holes, entryways.
    TFER 229.167(d)(5)(A)(iii) - Page 103. Outer doors in the 3-compartment sink area do not fit properly.
    Corrective action: Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes ands other gaps along floors, walls and ceilings, closed tight-fitting windows, and solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
  • Handwash Facilities Adequate & Access
    TFER 229.166(f)(2);(g)(1) & (h)(1) & 229.167(e) - Pages 91-93 & 104 At least one handwashing lavatory and not fewer than the number required by law shall be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing and warewashing areas and in or immediately adjacent to toilet rooms. Each lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 43 degrees C. (110 °F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
    The handwashing sink in the 3-compartment sink area is not in proper working order to permit adequate handwashing. - cold water faucet is not working
    Corrective action: The handwashing sink in the 3-compartment sink area must be in proper working order to permit adequate handwashing. Corrections must be made within 2 days.
Regular Inspection02/25/200986

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