FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: Waffle House #2244-Dowlen-Rest.
Completed By: Justin Jackson At:7/30/25 10:10 am
Address: 175 S DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, TX
Case Number: EHI2024-9642
Score: 87
3 Point Demerit
COS 10. Food contact surfaces & returnables; Cleaned and sanitized at ppm/temp
Chlorine in sanitizer buckets 200 ppm. Adequate strength for chlorine is between 50-100 ppm.
Observed black buildup inside of the ice machine and on soda nozzles.
228.114(a)(5)(d). Cleaning of Equipment and Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact
surfaces, and utensils. (D) in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and
enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution
lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending
equipment: (i) at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (ii) absent manufacturer
specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. (1) Equipment
food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (5) Except when dry cleaning
methods are used as specified under §228.115(a) of this title, surfaces of utensils and equipment
contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned.
IN 2. Proper Cold Hold temperature (41 F/45 F)
Upright fridge 40°F, upright fridge 39°F, hash browns 31°F, ham 39°F, tomato’s 33°F.
IN 3. Proper Hot Holding Temperature(135 F)
Country gravy 144°F, and 160°F. Chili 149°F, grits 157°F.
IN 4. Proper cook time and temperature
Beef cheesesteak 161°F.
COS 6. Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: Waffle House #2244-Dowlen-Rest.
Completed By: Justin Jackson At:7/30/25 10:10 am
Address: 175 S DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, TX
Case Number: EHI2024-9642
Score: 87
Eggs did not have a time and date on them. The eggs have been discarded and fresh eggs have been
provided.
228.75(i) (i) Time as a public health control. (1) Except as specified under paragraph (4) of this
subsection if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working
supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat
time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service. Written
procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food establishment and made
available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: (A) methods of compliance with
paragraphs (2)(A)-(C) or (3)(A)-(E) of this subsection; and (B) methods of compliance with
subsection (d) of this section for food that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is
used as a public health control. §228.75 (i)(2) §228.75 (i)(3)(D)(i) (2) If time without
temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (A) the food
shall have an initial temperature of 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) or less when
removed from cold holding temperature control, or 57 degrees Celsius (135 degrees Fahrenheit)
or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P [6] (B) the food shall be
marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the
food is removed from temperature control; P [6] (C) the food shall be cooked and served, served
at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the
food is removed from temperature control; P [6] and (D) the food in unmarked containers or
packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.
COS 9. Food Separated & protected, prevented during food prep, storage, disp, taste
I observed raw eggs stored above hash browns.
The eggs have been relocated inside of the upright fridge.
Food products must be properly arranged
for cold storage. 228.66. Preventing Food and Ingredient Contamination. (a) Packaged and
unpackaged food - separation, packaging, and segregation. (1) Food shall be protected from cross
contamination by: (A) except as specified in subparagraph (A)(iii) of this paragraph, separating
raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:. (i) raw ready-to-eat
food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw
ready-to-eat food such as vegetables; and (ii) cooked ready-to-eat food.
1 Point Demerit
OUT 35. Personal Cleanliness/eating, drinking or tobacco use
Observed employee handling exposed food with sun visors on. Loose hair must be properly restrained.
Observed employee food stored with food for customers.
228.43. Hair Restraints. (a) Except as
provided in subsection (b) of this section, food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats,
hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and
worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and
linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Employees may only wear sun
visors, if they are also wearing hairnets.
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: Waffle House #2244-Dowlen-Rest.
Completed By: Justin Jackson At:7/30/25 10:10 am
Address: 175 S DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, TX
Case Number: EHI2024-9642
Score: 87
COS 40. Single-service & single-use articles; properly stored and used
Single service products less than six inches off the floor.
Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under subparagraph (A) of this
paragraph and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that
afford protection from contamination until used. (4) Items kept in closed packages may be stored
less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on dollies, pallets, racks, and skids designed as
specified under $228. 106(v) of this title.
OUT 42. Non-Food Contact Surfaces clean
Observed food debris buildup on shelving and cooking equipment.
228.113. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-
contact surfaces, and utensils. (1) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to
sight and touch. (2) The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free
of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (3) Nonfood-contact surfaces of
equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
OUT 44. Garbage and Refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed a hole in the front of the dumpster. The dumpster must be replaced, before your next
inspection.
IN 47. Other Violations
The food manager certifications are not posted in public view.
Upon acceptance of the permit issued by the regulatory
authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall: (1) post the following items in a
location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers and in public view:
1. The most recent inspection report (front door)
2. The Certified Food Manager certificate
3. Current permit
4. The most recent inspection scorecard (front door)
Failure to post will result in a written citation
§10.02.008 Conditions of Retention, Responsibilities of the Permit Holder. Upon acceptance of
the permit issued by the regulatory authority, the permit holder in order to retain the permit shall:
(10) be subject to the administrative, civil, injunctive, and criminal remedies authorized in law
for failure to comply with these rules or a directive of the regulatory authority, including time
frames for corrective actions specified in inspection reports, notices, orders, warnings, and other
directives.
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: Waffle House #2244-Dowlen-Rest.
Completed By: Justin Jackson At:7/30/25 10:10 am
Address: 175 S DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, TX
Case Number: EHI2024-9642
Score: 87
Total Demerits: 13 Received By:
Inspected By:
Print: Justin Jackson
FOOD INSPECTION REPORT
CITY of BEAUMONT
Environmental Health Division
3040 College Street
Beaumont TX 77701
409-832-7463
Site Name: Waffle House #2244-Dowlen-Rest.
Completed By: Justin Jackson At:7/30/25 10:10 am
Address: 175 S DOWLEN RD, BEAUMONT, TX
Case Number: EHI2024-9642
B/87
