Huddle House

Observed employee drinks stored on the top of the shelf with condiments and above facility foods. COS, drinks were moved to a designated area.

Observed 3 boxes of salt and a jug of syrup in the designated area for employee drinks. COS, Staff moved the salt and the jug of syrup. The area must be used or designated for one purpose- you may not store facility goods with employee drinks.

Observed an employee drink on the prep table in the back of the kitchen across from the 3 compartment sink. COS, PIC discarded the drink

Observed 2 bowls stored above the fryer with dried sauce on them, the bowls were used last night and then placed back on the shelf as clean. COS, both bowls were washed, rinsed, sanitized.

Observed 2 bowls stored above the fryer with grease and what appeared to be fried chicken crumbs in them, the bowls were used last night and then placed back on the shelf as clean. COS, both bowls were washed, rinsed, sanitized.

Observed 3 different cups stored as clean on the shelf under drink station with dried food debris in them. COS, cups were washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed TCS foods (pancake batter, sliced tomatoes, and 2 bins of peppers) held past the 7 day hold period. COS, all foods were discarded by the PIC.

Observed hash brown casserole and 2 cups of cole-slaw prepared more than 24 hours without a date mark. COS, PIC showed where the foods had been prepared on Sunday the 10th and applied proper date mark labels on them.

Observed a package of grits stored on the dry stock shelf with chew marks on the corner and grits spilling out. Package also had a pest dropping on the top of it. COS, the package of grits was discarded and pest control was contacted. Pest services is scheduled to come tonight.

Observed a smoke odor and a smoked cigarette in the dry stock room in the back of the kitchen. COS, the person in charge removed the smoked cigarette and opened the stock room door to air it out. Discussed approved smoking areas and the clean air act. Discussed proper smoking procedures including washing hands after smoking.

Observed cook/PIC handle raw eggs and proceed to other tasks without a hand wash step in between. COS, staff removed gloves and washed hands before proceeding to the next task.

Observed cook handle raw bacon and then proceed to another task with no hand wash step in between. COS, staff removed his gloves and washed his hands.

Observed a an opened can of Mt Dew stored on a food prep/storage shelf in the front of the kitchen. COS, staff moved the drink to a designated area. All drinks shall be stored in a designated area and in a single service cup with a lid and a straw to prevent contamination.

Observed a an opened stainless steel cup with drink inside stored on a shelf with condiments in the front of the kitchen. COS, staff moved the drink to a designated area. All drinks shall be stored in a designated area and in a single service cup with a lid and a straw to prevent contamination.

Observed the ladies restroom without hand drying provisions. COS, The waitress placed paper towels in the ladies restroom.

Observed several dishes with dried food debris stored with clean dishes on the shelf across from the prep top unit in kitchen. COS, dishes were washed, rinsed, and sanitized by staff.

Observed 3 different pans stored in drawers under the grill that contained dried food debris; two pans were stored in a drawer that contained standing water. COS, pans were removed then washed, rinsed, and sanitized. The drawers were removed and then washed.

Observed stainless container with dried food debris on top of the stainless table in the back of the kitchen; COS, the container was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Clean bottom of prep top unit by register; bottom drawer is missing and there is brown liquid spilled and several single service condiments in the bottom of this unit.

Observed personal cell phone stored on top of food storage shelf in the front of the kitchen

Observed jackets and aprons stored on a box of to-go bags in the back of the kitchen. COS, box of bags was moved to it's designated area.

Observed cutting board at prep top unit by registers in the front kitchen that was badly soiled on both side; if cutting board cannot be cleaned due to abrasions/deep cuts, it should be repaired/replaced.

Observed two drawers under the grill/fryers that had soiled pans, dried food debris in standing water; empty drawers and clean and find source of water and prevent water from accumulating in the drawers.

Observed a sanitizer bucket in use that did not register sanitizer; sanitizer water had floating debris on top. PIC stated that the sanitizer was made this morning but had been used to wipe down grill area. COS, a fresh bucket of sanitizer was made with the correct concentration. coached on changing sanitizer once it appears soiled.

Observed a sanitizer bucket in use that did not register sanitizer; sanitizer water had floating debris on top. PIC stated that the sanitizer was made this morning but had been used to wipe down grill area. COS, a fresh bucket of sanitizer was made with the correct concentration. coached on changing sanitizer once it appears soiled.

Observed two drawers under the grill/fryers that had dried food debris in standing water; empty drawers and clean and find source of water and prevent water from accumulating in the drawers.

Clean microwave in the front of the kitchen; observed dried food debris inside.

Observed personal belongings stored on top of food storage area in the front of the kitchen; a hat was stored on a food prep table in the back of the kitchen; items were moved to a designated area to prevent contamination