Cracker Barrel

Observed multiples with food debris in need of cleaning. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed salad prep today cooling tightly covered in prep-top cooler. Advised PIC cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC loosely cover items.

Observed multiple stained ceiling tiles in back area of main kitchen. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

Observed food contact surface of the interior of the ice bin lid at the wait station stored as clean with black residue. Also observed food contact surface of the bulk ice machine shoot in the main kitchen stored as clean with black mold-like substance. Advised PIC that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice bin lid at the wait station and the bulk ice machine in the main kitchen.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple plates and forks stored as clean with food debris and residue. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize plates and forks.

Observed multiple (3) containers of sliced tomatoes cooling tightly covered in reach-in cooler #5. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC had food employee loosely cover the 3 containers of sliced tomatoes.

Observed a food employee pick food item off the floor and proceeded to handle food. Also observed another food employee wipe clean hands on apron and them proceeded to handle food. Advised PIC 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. COS: Had food employee cease prep and wash hands at the designated handwash sink.

Observed food contact surface of 2 microwaves stored as clean with severe staining. Advised PIC that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of the interior of microwaves.

Observed food contact surfaces of multiple plates stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize multiple plates at the ware-wash area.

Observed 2 containers of pancake batter stored in reach-in cooler #1 cooling tightly covered. Also observed 2 plates of prepped boiled eggs cooling in the prep top cooler #1 tightly covered. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed covers from items listed.

Observed bulk food item container of brown sugar stored uncovered, when not in use. Advised PIC advised PIC all food shall be covered to prevent contamination. COS-food items were covered.

Observed multiple dishes wet stacked on shelving rack in main kitchen. Advised PIC after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

Observed multiple dishes stored inverted throughout main kitchen area. Advised PIC cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: Inverted.

Observed personal charger stored on top of plates. Also observed canned beverage stored on top of bulk ice machine. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

Observed several utensils & dishes stored as clean with food debris. Advised PIC all dishes & utensils shall be clean to sight & touch.

Observed lemons & blueberry chips uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered to prevent contamination. COS-food items were covered.

Observed food thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of approved thawing methods. COS- items were placed under running water.

Observed several dishes stacked wet. Advised PIC of ways to dry dishes. COS- dishes unstacked.

Observed employees wash hands less than 20 seconds. Advised PIC and employees of proper hand wash procedures. COS-employee washed hands properly.

Observed employee receive a returned customer's order to reheat in microwave for customer. COS- customer's plate was discarded.

Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below in the walk in cooler and various cooler unit. Advised to have walk in cooler repaired and other food items were placed on ice bath.

Observed dish machine max temperature not meeting adequate concentration, observed max temp at 137.7F. Advised to set up sanitize sink and sanitize dishes in sanitize sink after running through the dish machine. Advised to have dish machine repaired.

Observed black mold like substance on ice machine. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine.

Observed employee rinse cup at hand sink. Advised PIC that hand sinks are for hand washing only. COS- employee placed cup in dish area.

Observed food contact surfaces of several dishes stored clean with old food debris and microwave with debris. COS- dishes were moved to be cleaned.

Upon arrival observed ice bin uncovered at drink station. Advised all food shall be covered between use. COS-Ice bin was covered.

Observed walk in cooler not properly working to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. Advised to have unit repaired Also, observed heat lamp in disrepair. Advised to repair or replace.

Observed the interior surface of several cooler units stored with excessive debris. Advised to clean.

Observed interior food contact surface of ice bin lid (2) at service station soiled in need of cleaning. Advised PIC interior food contact surface shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed multiple metal pans on storage rack with old food debris and residue, observed plates at cookline soiled with food debris. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed hot-water sanitization temperature measuring 154F. Advised PIC For a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine, 160ºF. COS: Had PIC adjust hot-water sanitization to 160F+.

Observed interior non-food contact surface of Reach-In-Coolers (2) at cookline with food debris. Observed exterior non-food contact surfaces of reach-in-cooler at service station accumulation of old food debris.

Observed stained ceiling tiles in multiple areas of facility. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

Observed multiple microwave units in kitchen area, multiple areas and to clean the inside of ice machine unit walls, dispenser panel. Advised PIC increase cleaning frequency as necessary.

Observed multiple boxes of 2% lowfat milk stored directly next to multiple boxes of raw shell eggs; Observed two trays of raw hamburger patties stored directly next to whole cut sirloin steak; Observed container of fish fry stored next to RTE meatloaf; Raw hamburger patties stored above sirloin steak; Multiple boxes of country ham stored above containers of fish fry; Sliced Turkey next to Roast Beef. Advised PIC items shall be stored to protect from contamination, storage shall be in the order of minimum internal cooking temperature. COS: Had PIC rearrange shelves based on minimum internal cooking temperature.

Observed rusting on white panel of ice machine, debris and staining on walls of ice machine interior. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of ice machine unit.

Observed multiple bowls, plates, and food storage containers stored as clean in multiple areas throughout facility. Advised PIC food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC move all soiled items to 3-compartment for wash-rinse-sanitize.

Upon arrival, Observed food employee bare hand contact with RTE cheese (1 block) in Reach-In Drawer at Grill Prep Area when re-arranging items in the reach-in drawer. Advised PIC food employee shall not bare hand contact with RTE food, except at the time the ready-to-eat food is being added as an ingredient to a food contains a raw animal food and is to be cooked in the food service establishment to heat all parts of the food to at least the minimum time/temperatures specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(5)(a)1 and 2 and DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(5)(b). COS: Had food employee discard RTE cheese (1 block).

Observed 2021 Food Service Establishment permit posted in public display at main lobby area. Advised PIC that the most current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view at all times.

Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.

Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.

Kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c).