Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Observed multiple food items uncovered in prep coolers and warming cabinet. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised that food not actively cooling must be covered. Food covered. COS.

Establishment does not have written notifications declaring which major food allergens that are handled.

Observed multiple items uncovered in make line freezer. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised that food not actively cooling must be covered. Food covered. COS.

Observed ice machine near warewashing station with mold buildup on splash plate. PIC stated dining table are sanitized using a single bucket and cloth. CA: PIC instructed to clean ice machine frequently enough to prevent mold/debris buildup. PIC instructed to use two bucket or spray bottle and paper towel to sanitize dinning tables.

Observed multiple mac n cheese cooling in dense covered containers in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC instructed to rapidly cool food using shallow uncovered containers or other approved methods. Mac n cheese uncovered and cooling properly. COS

Observed heavy debris build-up on floor under warewashing equipment.

Observed several food handling staff with improper jewelry on hands/wrists: watches, multiple rings, studded/engraved rings, bracelets, etc. Food handlers may only wear a single metallic smooth band type ring on hands/wrists while handling and assembling food items. Mgr instructed staff to remove additional jewelry.

Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must restrain hair longer then 1/2" while handling and assembling food items. Staff correcting.

Observed several stacks of plates/bowls on or around grill line stored upright and uncovered. Store tableware inverted or covered. COS.

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, flour and/or debris on walls of cook line, dish line, storage areas and in WIF. Also observed accumulations of debris/splash on walls of cook line and dish line. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 12/1/24.

Observed sweet and regular baked potatoes dense packed in WIC for cooling. Potatoes separated onto baking sheets per corporate instructions.

Observed staff handling food/beverages without proper hair restraints. All food handlers must utilize effective hair restraints such as hats, braids, ties, hair nets, etc.

Observed staff handling food/beverages with improper jewelry (multiple rings, studded/stone rings, bracelets, wrist ties, etc). Food handlers may only have a single smooth metallic band type ring on wrists and hands.

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, slash, flour, dust and debris on floors and walls of cookline, dish line, biscuit area, and WIC or WIF. Also observed accumulations on hoot vents, ceiling vents, make up air vents and WIC fan grills. Clean items at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Observed mac and cheese in walk-in cooler, cooling in dense covered containers. Person in Charge advised to ensure all time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are rapidly cooled in shallow uncovered containers or other approved cooling methods. Mac and cheese moved to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool. COS. REPEAT.

Observed clean food pans stacked while wet in dish storage area next to bulk ice machine. Observed customer plates not stored inverted with top covered on line. REPEAT.