IHOP #36-231

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 5 live ants on window sill in main dining room 1 live ant on east wall in secondary dining room. 1 dead ant on window still. Manager eradicated, removed and cleaned and sanitized areas Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over liquid egg in cook line reach in cooler Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 cups of sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) been in server station since 6am, time taken 10:20am. Left cook line make cooler: liquid egg whites (44F - Cold Holding) in since 5am, time taken 10:35am. Stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Server station: sour cream (49F - Cold Holding. Product put in line at 6am, time taken 10:20am Stop sale 3 cups. Left cook line make cooler: liquid egg whites (44F - Cold Holding) in since 5am, time taken 10:35am. Stop sale. Warning

High Priority - Vacuum breaker improperly installed at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow installed at top of splitter and not at spray hose connection. Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new hires started almost a month ago. Manager unable to provide proof of reporting agreement acknowledgment Warning

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in women's restroom not dispensing Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over dish machine Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with grease on cook line by walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in dining room. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in dish area by shake glasses. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/2 Pans in prep area have wet nesting Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in cieling due to water damage on east wall in main dining area Warning

Basic - Observed 1 dead fly on windowsill sill. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized areas Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed dishes soiled with food debris placed on clean dish shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clean dishes on shelf in ware washing area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser on chemical shelf no label. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and eye glasses on clean dish on prep table. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Flat scraper stored in between tables. Operator removed cleaned and placed in pan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Degreaser no label. Operator put label on bottle. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee put phone in pocket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. The assigned an employee to clean the top of the machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of nestle water inside the upright reach in cooler across from the flat grill. The manager discarded the bottle of water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf of the prep tabl in the back prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield near the walk in cooler.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside the reach in cooler at the egg station. The manager replaced the ambient thermometer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Inside the clear pans on the top shelf of the prep table next to the hand washing sink across from the walk in cooler.

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into her hands while ringing up an order then engaged into taking food to the guests. I had the employee to wash her hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. The pitcher was removed. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water and a cup with an orange color beverage inside the cup on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink. beverages were discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above the steam table across from the cook line,

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer in the back prep area.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles.

Basic - Customer self-service equipment in contact with non-time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned before refilling. Small coffee pots. Not washed, rinsed and sanitized between guest. The manager had the coffee pots transferred to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table next to the Hobart dough mixer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear pans on the bottom shelf of the prep table across from the dry storage shelf. The manager separated the pans. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets (all)