IHOP Madison

Observed a clear bucket of dry foods (grits) not labeled or identified as required. Ensure the bulk of food or working containers are labeled or identified when transferred from the original container, including oils and spices. COS: Grits were labeled during the inspection.

Observed wet cloths not stored in the sanitizer buckets as required. Clothes were stored on a table in the dishwashing area. Ensure clothes are submerged in sanitizer. COS: Cloth was removed during the inspection.

Observed coffee filters not covered/protected from contamination in the front service coffee station as required. COS: Coffee filters were covered during the inspection.

Observed several food items- Gravy, Mashed potato, broccoli, cheese, and ham- not held at 41°F or below as required. Corrective action (CA) and Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. The range of temperature of the concerned food was between 45°F and 49°F. Person in charge (PIC) was informed and instructed to ensure foods are maintained at 41°F or below for cold holding. COS: all concerned foods were discarded.

Prep top cooler was observed to not be in good repair. The ambient temperature was 45°F, so it must be serviced. Do not use this unit to hold TCS food until repair. The person in charge was informed to email the service report to the health authority.

Observed several food items - Mashed potato, Mac & cheese, gravy, and beef patties with a temperature above 41°F as required. Corrective action (CA) Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be 41°F or bellow for cold holding. The person in charge was informed to ensure all TCS food stored in that make table shall be 41°F or below so the unit will be able to maintain the food to the right temperature. Make sure the food undergoes a proper cooling process. Corrected on site (COS) all concerned foods were discarded.

Observed food employee with nails length greater than fingertips.

Observed food employee with rings with stones and a watch. No more than plain wedding band on hands and wrists.

Observed food employees without hair restraints inside the kitchen. Visor, cap, and hairnet are allowed.

observed coffee filter at the drink station in the dining area was not protected from contamination. COS: they were stored in a container with a lid.

Observed single-service item stored under the vent drip cup and not inverted or covered.

Observed uncovered container of food (eggs) in the bottom of the make table#! and #2 in the main kitchen. Also observed uncovered container of strawberries in the cold counter well at font service. Corrective Action (CA): Cover all food unless actively cooling. corrected on-site (COS): Containers were covered during inspection.

Observed utensils (forks and spoons) at front service not inverted.

Observed coffee filters at multiple locations at the front service and at the drink area not protected from contamination. COS: they were stored in a container with a lid.

Observed single service (to-go boxes) stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Single items as articles shall be stored 6 inches off the floor. COS: the box was removed from the floor.

Observed ice buildup in the reach-in freezer at the grill area, and a small prep cooler on the floor at the front service.

Observed uncovered containers of food (tomatoes) prep table #2 (bottom). (CA) covered all food unless actively cooling. (COS) container cover during inspection.

observed plastic containers staked not fully dry (COS) container moved to allow proper air drying..

observed utensils with melting handles (COS) utensils were discard. Ice buildup in the prep cooler front service (prep cooler #3)