IHOP

Observed sliced ham inside the reach-in cooler behind the grill above 41F. Also observed liquid eggs (47F) and raw shell eggs (44F) on an ice bath next to the grill above 41F. The ice was melted, perhaps there was not a sufficient amount of ice. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F. Gave guidance on proper use for ice bath.

Observed sausage gravy (120F) at the steam well below 135F. The food item was double-panned, perhaps that caused a drop in temperature. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F or higher. COS: PIC removed the food item and had an employee reheat the item on the grill to at least 165F before placing back inside the steam well.

Observed food debris in the handwashing sink near the tea urns in the expo area. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed food from handwashing sink. Educate employees on use of handwashing sinks.

Observed an employee water bottle next to customer items inside the reach-in cooler near the grill. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: PIC removed the water bottle and relocated the item to an appropriate area.

Observed several TCS food items not date marked inside the reach in cooler next to the grill: shredded cheese, sliced ham, pot roast, diced tomatoes, and cooked chicken. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Per PIC, the items were prepped this morning prior to arrival. COS: Date marking stickers were placed on those food items immediately.

Observed two employees actively cooking at the grill with a watch and bracelet on. Employees shall maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and shall use good hygienic practices during all working periods in the food service establishment. COS: Employees removed the watch and bracelet.

Observed the back door of the main kitchen being propped open during today's inspection. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the back door.

Observed the dumpster door open with trash being stored inside. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS: PIC closed the dumpster door.

Observed an employees water bottle on the prep top cooler. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Person in charge (PIC) discarded the water bottle.

Observed an employee actively cooking while wearing wireless airpod headphones. Employees shall maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and shall use good hygienic practices during all working periods in the food service establishment. Remove airpod headphone.

Observed the dumpster door open with trash being stored inside. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS: PIC closed the dumpster door.

Observed the grease receptacle lid open. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS: PIC closed the lid.

Observed a stack of crepes (52F) in the prep top cooler in front of the grill being held above 41F. The date marking sticker had the prep time of 7:17am this morning. All cold hold Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods must be 41 F or below. Person in charge (PIC) discarded crepes.

Observed a bracelet on the food handler's arm while the food handler was prepping/handling food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrected on Site (COS): The food handler took the bracelet off of his wrist, removed gloves from his hands, washed his hands, and placed a new pair of gloves on his hands.

Observed the food handler handling/prepping food while not wearing a hair restraint. 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. Corrected on Site (COS): Employee removed gloves, placed hair net on his loose hair, washed his hands and placed a new pair of gloves on his hands.

Observed two uncovered trash cans near the back door with food debris inside of them that were not in continuous use. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled. Corrected on Site (COS): The employee removed the trash bags from the trash cans and discarded the trash bags inside the outside dumpster.