IHOP 36-242

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grits (121F - Hot Holding) across server line at steam table . As per manager for less than 3 hours. Manager increased unit temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

High Priority

Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up straw, and plastic cup from the ground and proceeded to touch clean plates. No handwah.

High Priority

Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic

Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at vegetable reach in cooler soiled.

Basic

Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line; rusted shelves in reach in freezer/cooler.

Basic

Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic

Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink soiled with food debris at server line. Observed handwash sink used for ice dumping at server line. Coached manager.

Intermediate

Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drink stored next to clean dishes near ice machine.

Basic