Huddle House ( Hinesville )

Observed there were no paper towels at the rear sink. COS: PIC placed roll of paper towels next to sink. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be provided at hand wash sinks at all times.

Observed multiple coffee mugs that were not clean to sight or touch. COS: PIC took all of the mugs that were soiled and placed them in the sink next to the dishwasher. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed multiple containers of waffle and pancake batter that were not labeled with the common name. CA: Food packaged in a food service establishment, that is not provided by a foodservice employee upon consumer request, shall be labeled

Observed facility did not have proper test strips to check dishwasher. While observing test strips that were being used it was determined that they were expired.

Observed multiple food contact surfaces that were not being cleaned and sanitized. Employee was wiping off prep line using sanitizer bucket, asked PIC to check the sanitizer. Upon conversation discovered that they are not putting sanitizer in the buckets only soap and water. CA: PIC agrees to ensure that staff is using sanitizer to clean all food contact surfaces.

Observed dishwasher would not test over 10PPM after running a cycle of dishes. PIC states that the unit was just serviced and they are unsure as to why the unit is not working properly.

Observed cups, plates and utensils in front food service area that were not clean to sight and touch. Utensils and dishes were stained with food debris and coffee.

Observed clear spray bottle with clear liquid in it stored with no label to identify the contents. CA: All toxic chemicals must be labeled with common name. COS: Spray bottle labeled.

Observed that reach in coolers did not have thermometers. Upon discussion with manager she agreed to order thermometers due to not knowing why all the thermometers have been removed.

Observed that upon arrival when I introduced myself and requested who was in charge. I was informed by multiple employees that she was not in the establishment at the moment but that they were calling her. After not being able to immediately get in contact with the manager another employee agreed to conduct the inspection with the inspector. Store manager arrived while inspector was writing up the inspection and introduced herself.

CA: 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.

Observed the hand wash sink located in the main kitchen next to the 3 compartment sink did not have any hand cleanser available. CA: Cleanser must be provided at all sinks at all times.

Observed hand washing sink located next to 3 compartment sink did not have any paper towels. CA: Hand drying provisions must be provided at each hand sink.

Observed multiple items on the prep top and in the reach in coolers (bacon, sausage, hamburger patty, and waffle mix) that were not date marked. CA: Items 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.

Observed clear spray bottle with blue liquid hanging next to Windex with no label. CA: All toxic chemicals must be labeled with common name. COS: Spray bottle labeled.

Observed wiping clothes being held in sanitizer that was over 400PPM. COS: Employee diluted the sanitizer with water to read at 200PPM