INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - #36-150

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink on expo line.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 not adequately secured in dry storage. Operator secured tank with chain during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed reach in freezer on cook line with ice buildup.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand washing sink on expo station.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed label on clean plastic lexan. Operator removed label and sent pan to dish area to be rewarded. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged/stained ceiling tiles entering the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf over three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over pooled eggs in reach in cooler on cook's. Line. Operator moved steak to lowest shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on pass through shelf on cook's line with yellow liquid. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed stained ceiling tile by entry to kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cambros wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter and cream cheese scoop in water 127F on expo line. Operator changed water and water is now above 135F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in men's bathroom. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in handicap stall of men's bathroom. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of oven on cook's line with buildup of food debris.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware in a basket by dishwasher food contact surface up.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The GM removed knife from in between equipment. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook open equipment doors on cook's line with Clean single use gloves, use ladle and spatula, then add ready to eat blueberries to pancakes without changing gloves. Discussed glove usage and hand washing with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on equipment door handles on cook's line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink wet nesting.

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands for less than 10 seconds before putt on gloves. Operator spoke to employee and observed employee washing hands for over 15 seconds. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint on cooks line. Operator had employee put on hair restraint during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in mop bucket by back exit door.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher adjusting hat while wearing gloves then pick up clean plate ware without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed ice cream scoop with food residue in dipperwell not submerged in water. Operator moved to where item could be flushed with water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs in restrooms used by employees.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed basket of silverware with food contact surfaces up. Operator had employee rewash silverware pointing food contact surfaces down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters uncovered in server station. Operator covered filters. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands. Discussed hand washing practices with operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles on server Expo line. Operator said they have a remodel about to take place. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic lids wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient water in the dipper well to flush food particles away. Operator removed scoops and called to repair well. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on plastic container on wire rack across from three compartment sink.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go lids not inverted on shelf by flat top. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not towed to dry in mop bucket by back door. Operator stored mop inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed damaged ceiling tiles above host stand by entryway.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use coffee filters by coffee machine not inverted or protected.