IHOP 36-222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (65F - Cold Holding) in a large plastic container with ice and the ice was not at the same level as the food. Operator placed in cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several plastic containers near the dishwashing area with wet nesting. Operator stored to allow air drying.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop food on the floor, then picked up the food, threw the food away and began preparing food for orders without washing their hands. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front right handwashing sink with ice in it. Operator cleaned handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemicals in the mop sink area. As per operator, chemical is degreaser. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm-corrected to 100ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Observed 0ppm at dishwasher, establishment set up 3 compartment sink to 300 PPM QUATERNARY. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes then dried hands with paper towel then removed clean plates from dishwasher. Dish washer washed hands and put gloves on Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by plastic kegs. Hand sink across from ice machine. Manager removed plastic buckets from in front of hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee placed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest Freezer

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed three spray bottles with no labels. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed buildup of debris under beverage station. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Operator removed,cleaned, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in coolers.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer in the middle, rinse sink. Operator drained, corrected and reviewed with dish operator. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed an accumulation of food debris and paper trash under Server beverage station and under multiple booths.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: -Gasket in reach in cooler with an accumulation of old food and mold like substance. - Ice cream freezer gaskets with an accumulation of mold like debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-12: Still observed. Time Extended