Huddle House

Observed employee handling food not wearing hat or nets or hair restraints. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employee put on the hat after correction.

Food contact surfaces were observed dirty ch drawers, food prep counters, omlet mixer, pancake syrup holder. Items need to be cleaned frequently to preclude buildup of grease and debris.

Waffle maker joint extra heavy in build up of grease, food debris also door handles to microwave. Secondary shelves and in between equipment observed with debris items need to be degreased and cleaned sight to touch.

observed unknown substances (hand sanitizer) Sugar? Salt? which was removed from the original container and the secondary container was not labeled with proper identification. COS staff discarded sugar due to uncovered lid and hand sanitizer.

Wiping cloths properly used- single-use disposable sanitizer wipe clothes and spray solution shall be used in accordance with EPA product guidelines. Staff was observed directly spraying tables and not waiting 1 min prior to wipe

Cold hold food prep top cooler not maintaining proper cold hold temps lid left open; and food being portioned out (diced ham 60, 56) into individual plastic cup containers discussed cooling pan tips for cold hold wells and ice and keeping unit closed; staff corrected on site during inspection discarded out of temp foods and brought in items from wic.

Plumbing - sink near cash register full on running wont turn off, all leaks need to be repaired or plumbing fixtures may need to be replaced. By next inspection.

Nonfood contact surfaces - door pulls, drawers on interior and an outside pleating covered in thick grease under flat iron old eggs, fries and drink machine build up on wall plating and under drain grate. Items need to be cleaned and rid of build up more frequently. Started cos.

Bulk ice machine, and milk shake machine was observed with heavy build up, equipment needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation of build up.

plumbing -- a leaking faucet was observed at hand wash sink. Sink need to be fixed against leaks and or faucet needs to be replaced

Observed racks for washing and holding dishes sitting directly on the floor, The racks need to be stored off the floor to protect against cross contamination

Seals, plating to cold hold and hot hold units, seals to drawers, under plating of grill units, handles and doors to microwave outside plating behind all equipment and under equipment needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Plating around cook tops.

Blocked hand wash sink, upon entering went to wash hand and front kitchen sink was being blocked with a metal stool holding grease scraper and a straw in sink. EHS had to ask staff to remove prior to washing hands. CA: clean and sanitize prior to use.

Bulk ice machine, waffle makers, biscuit, toaster oven, inside microwave, shelves inside cold units with food particles hanging down.

Heavy fly problem in back kitchen over 6 flies.

Aprons observed being stored with toaster oven on rack - needs to be in designated area for employee belongings.

Seals, plating to cold hold and hot hold units, seals to drawers, under plating of grill units, handles and doors to microwave outside plating behind all equipment and under equipment needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Plating around cook tops.

Mop sink needs to be cleaned, mops and brooms need to be hanging walls cleaned and wrapped.

Floors, walls, ceilings - observed liquid with meat on floor, with heavy grease build up - equipment/utensils not in use need to be cleaned and wrapped and moved out.