CRACKER BARREL #481

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in threshold of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Manager stated tiles have been ordered and the work is scheduled for repair. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers on cook-line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket with black mold-like substance on reach-in cooler at server wait station. Exterior of reach-in cooler at gasket contact point at chicken station soiled with accumulation of residue. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee observed cracking shell eggs on cookline and proceed to put on gloves. Stopped employee and discussed proper handwashing techniques. Employee then left the line to wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. (1) broken egg in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Broken and missing tiles in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Data plate worn and unreadable.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on metal pans observed not properly air drying. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in cook-line. Manager advised a leaked may possibly be in the walls and a work order has been made.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from cook-line used to hold ice cream.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop inside ice bin at server wait station with scoop not above ice. Manager discarded contaminated ice, and corrected handle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in coolers across from cook-line soiled with black mold like substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside multiple reach-in cooler units on the cook-line. Heavily soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Wet wiping clothes at rear kitchen area, next to walk-in cooler, on prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic Sanitizer Bucket (700 DDBSA 1875 lactic acid) under strength on first test. Manager remade bucket to proper strength

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Five #10 can cranberries dented

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash browns from previous day 53f in cooks line reach in cooler

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation freezing and "snowing" on cases of product in the walk in freezer

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

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooks line left side

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

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. Observed employee rinsing soiled dishes then retrieving clean dishes from dishmachine without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cooks line is soiled food debris. Operator covered plates. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee donned beard guard. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting on shelf in dry-storage area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of liquid margarine on floor on cooks line. Employee removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler a. Grilled chicken b. Meatloaf Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep tables in rear of kitchen

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled over cook line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage racks Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezers on cook line

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of grease on walls of convection ovens

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled at breading station, cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled with food residue on cook line

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed accumulation of insect wings on multiple window frames on the exterior of the business. No evidence of live or dead insects observed on interior of dining room windows. Operator began cleaning of interior and exterior window frames and shades. Recommended additional inspection by a trained pest control company. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents soiled on cook line

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on storage shelf and near dish machine Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on floor near mop sink. Observed trash along cove molding under shelves at server's station

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers on cook line, floor of walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in coleslaw at server's station, scoop removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked shell eggs on flat top with no gloves then put on glove to handle hash browns with no hand wash in between. Discussed proper hand wash procedures with staff.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean baking sheets on storage rack under bag of unwashed onions

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing watch on cook line, male employee wearing bracelet on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage rack Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in walk-in cooler. Accumulation of grease on floor behind pressure fryer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris in ovens at rear of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line with accumulation of food debris. Accumulation of grease on side of fryers and grill on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee began prep of raw onions without washing first, discussed proper procedures with staff

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler adjacent to entrance of walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -employee at cooks line handled raw beef patties with bare hand then put on gloves without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shell eggs (51F - Cold Holding) Operator iced bath during time of inspection. Re temp at 40 degrees Fahrenheit Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -all reach in coolers have accumulation of food residue -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep stations

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at cooks line wearing watch

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans on dish drying rack

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing at cooks line and back prep station -wall behind reach in warmer has accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease -ceiling vents at dry storage rack have accumulation of dust

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer adjacent of cooks line

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave above slicer has accumulation of food residue -all oven have accumulation of food residue

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -reach in cooler gaskets have accumulation of food residue -sides of grill has accumulation of grease -shelves with plates and bowls adjacent of cooks line have accumulation of food residue -pressure fryer has accumulation of grease -mixer head has accumulation of food residue

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes on floor in hallway

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. -dry storage room next to ice machine closest to dish washing area

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -on wall at mop sink

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Corrected to 200 ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line

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. -employee at cooks line touched pants and hair net then began to prep food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator

Basic - -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer below slicer has accumulation of ice -walk-in cooler freezer has ice buildup

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep stations Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -at mop sink

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at cooks line

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at back prep table Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -grease accumulation at cooks line floor -standing water at cooks line -standing water at back prep area

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave above fryer has accumulation of food residue -oven adjacent of mixer has accumulation of food residue

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gasket have accumulation of food residue -corners of hot holding machine has accumulation of food residue

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -plastic lids and containers on floor in dry storage area