Ihop # 1202

June 21, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT COOK LINE. ESTABLISHMENT IS USING A TOWEL TO KEEP COOLER SHUT. MUST INSTALL NEW GASKET.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. • OBSERVED INADEQUATE PLUMBING IN MEN'S BATHROOM. THERE IS A WORKING TOILET BUT URINAL DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OIL CONTAINER LOCATED BY OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA MAINLY AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA BY COOK LINE. MUST PROPERLY SEAL WITH NEW WALL TILE. • OBSERVED OPENING AT CEILING WALL IN DRY STORAGE ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. MUST SEAL GAP. • OBSERVED HEAVY BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD AT COOK LINE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 9, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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