INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES - 36-143

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator removed from the package. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked shell eggs then touched clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed operator regarding hand washing procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreasers and Clorox with no label.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink next to dishwasher machine, paper towel was replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw steak inside reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of mashed potatoes inside standing water. Operator open the cold water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed cracked plastic container inside reach in cooler, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

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 machine with chlorine sanitation solutions at 0 ppm, operator contacted technician during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled about ice machine.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside quaternary sanitation solutions at 0 ppm. Operator set the bucket, recheck quaternary solutions at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site

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 25ppm).

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop on dirty water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buttermilk (46-51°F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per label food was prepared on 10/19 at 11:40pm.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding) stored at the front counter, operator added ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed buttermilk (46-51°F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler as per label food was prepared on 10/19 at 11:40pm.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave handle broken.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Wait station. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered. Corrected On-Site