Huddle House

Observed thermometer in WIC indicated 40 degrees F and measured food stuffs in WIC measured 37 degrees F. The ambient thermometer is off by 3 degrees F. CA: Replace ambient thermometer with an accurate thermometer.

Observed more than one day's buildup of food particles on inside hinge surfaces of waffle makers. Observed floors in need of mopping in order to remove food particle build-up beneath equipment. Observed splashed/smeared food debris on sides of equipment and prep tabletops. CA: Clean all non-food contact surfaces often enough to prevent food particle buildup. Design of body material of waffle maker needs to be smooth and easily cleanable. General detailed clean-up needed on all equipment non-foods contact surfaces and maintain a cleaning schedule often enough to prevent food debris build-up on any surface of equipment.

Observed mops were not hanging for storage. CA: Hang mops from storage rack so that mops will dry. Drying rack needs to be repaired so mops can be hung up for proper drying.

Observed mops were not hanging for storage. CA: Hang mops from storage so that mops will dry. Drying rack needs to be repaired so mops can be hung up for proper drying.

Observed no thermometer in RIC. CA: Acquire and install thermometers in all RIC so that ambient temperature can be monitored.

Observed male fry cook with hair longer than 1/2 inch not restrained. CA: Have fry cook make use of hair net to completely contain hair.

Observed mops were not hanging for storage. CA: Hang mops for storage so that mops will dry. Drying rack needs to be repaired so mops can be hung up for proper drying.

Observed male fry cook with hair longer than 1/2 inch not fully restrained. Using only a ball cap when hair extends past and curls up over hat band. CA: Have fry cook make use of hair net in conjunction with ball cap or completely contain hair beneath ball cap. COS: PIC had fry cook don additional hair restraint.

Observed non-food contact surfaces on side of fryer unit to have food debris buildup. CA: Continue cleaning and maintain a cleaning schedule to prevent food debris buildup.

Observed Mops were not hanging for storage. CA: Hang mops for storage so that mops will dry. COS: PIC Correctly hung mops on provided racks.

Observed non-food contact surfaces around waffle irons to have food debris buildup next to food contact surfaces. CA: Clean surfaces and maintain a cleaning schedule to prevent food debris buildup.

Observed trash receptacles not to have coverings. CA: Cover all trash receptacles in food preparation areas with tight fitting coverings and keep covered except when actively emptying or cleaning.

Observed Mops were not hanging or inverted for storage. CA: Hang/invert mops for storage so that mops will dry.

Observed what appeared to be dried syrup build up on soda fountain dispenser nozzles. CA: Clean and sanitize dispenser nozzles and schedule routine cleaning often enough to prevent debris buildup. Recommend daily cleaning and soak nozzles in sanitizing solution nightly.

Observed trash receptacles not to have coverings. CA: Cover all trash receptacles in food preparation areas with tight fitting coverings and keep covered except when actively emptying or cleaning.