IHOP # 1202

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THREE BOXES OF SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.8F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. SLICED FRUIT IN MINI CUPS FOUND AT 51.4F, MINI CUPS OF MARINARA SAUCE FOUND AT 50.9F, 9 CUPS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP FOUND AT 49.8F, 11 CUPS OF POTATO SOUP FOUND AT 50.1F, BLACK ANGUS BURGERS FOUND AT 50.5F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 50.7F, SHREDDED CHEESE FOUND AT 50.0F, SLICED SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 49.6F, SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 50.3F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 50.4F, BACON STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, T-BONE STEAKS FOUND AT 49.4F, STEAK STRIPS FOUND AT 49.5F, SIRLOIN STEAKS FOUND AT 51.8F, POT ROAST FOUND AT 48.2F, LIQUID EGGS FOUND AT 57.2F, POBLANO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOUND AT 51.8F. TCS COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 350 LBS AT A COST OF $500.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 53.2F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO KEEP COOLER SHUT. MUST INSTALL NEW GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. THERE IS A WORKING TOILET BUT URINAL DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA MAINLY AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT CEILING WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL GAP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WITH NEW WALL TILE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE UNUSED COOLER LOCATED ON MAIN PREP LINE BENEATH FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS (WATCHES)DURING FOOD PREPARATION.MUST REMOVE ALL UNAPPROVED JEWELRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SANDWICH STATION REACH UNDER COOLER DOOR

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR INTERIOR DETACHED PROTECTIVE ICE SHIELD INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF SANDWICH STATION COOLER, SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND EQUIPMENT UNDER FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (SIDES AND COMPARTMENTS) TO HAVE FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON IT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK ON WATER SUPPLIES LINE TO ICE MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP REA , MOP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OPENING IN WALLS BY WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA LEFT AFTER PLUMBING REPAIRS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PLASTIC DISH RACK AT DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DAMAGED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON HAND WASHING SIGNS AND TAPE USED TO SECURE SIGNS. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN, REPLACE SOILED SIGNS. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED GRILL NOTED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEAN AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPPER AND LOWER BUS PAN SHELVING IN DINING ROOM WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PLASTIC DISH RACK AT DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER STORAGE AREA AND ADJACENT CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. DAMAGED, MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE TO FACILITY. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON HAND WASHING SIGNS AND TAPE USED TO SECURE SIGNS. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN, REPLACE SOILED SIGNS. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAYER SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED GRILL NOTED IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEAN AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler exhibiting improper hygienic practices. e.g. food handler had on single use gloves while prepping food, while at the same time, opening walk in cooler. The food handler did not wash hands or change gloves, between the tasks of prepping food and opening the walking cooler door. Critical Violations 7-38-010(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed over 20 rat droppings in exterior (back yard shed) storage area, as well as clutter and debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain area. Recommended to consult with pest control company serious violations # 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed stainless cabinet area under stove top range with excessive grease and food particles. Instructed manager to clean and maintain....Noted ice build up inside the chest freezer on the second floor. instructed to defrost clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed flooring in the mop sink area with excessive debris and dirt. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed several light fixtures in the dinning room area with excessive dust and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE. REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIPPED SEATING IN REAR BOOTH NEAR WASHROOMS. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON TOP OF OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT OF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL RACKS MUST BE REPAINTED AND SURFACES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FAN COVERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN RACKS IN DETAIL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TILE WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR TILE COVING AND MAINTAIN

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED END CAPS ON LIGHTS NEEDED ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN END CAPS. IF END CAPS CAN NOT FIT, LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT LIGHTS. MAINTAIN

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEAN EMPLOYEE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA NEAR REAR EXIT. REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk by 3 compartment sink, and dish machine area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair/broken, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), counter by coffee station not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors under storage shelving (2nd floor), not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area need re-grouting by grill.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Cove molding that were damaged, had gaps in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields that were missing end caps in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.