CRACKER BARREL #589

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, Employee dumping water from dipper well into handwash sink. Also, at prep area, scrub brush stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved scrub brush. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At prep area, metal pans stacked before air drying. At dish area, plastic containers stacked bed air drying. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind equipment soiled with grease and debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. At dumpster enclosure, build up of grease on concrete pad.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. At dumpster area, lid open on grease receptacle. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At far end of cook line across from unused flattop, milk wash (55F - Cold Holding). Milk sitting on counter for undetermined time. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At cook line, hash browns on counter held on time per manager, no time marked. Manager had employee put time stamp on container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flattop, sausage (117F - Hot Holding). Manager had employee discard. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep area, soap dispenser mounted over biscuit mix, visible sign of soap dripping on exterior of box. Manager had employee move mix. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Waste water on ground of establishment. At cook line, handwash sink drain line leaking on floor. Operator had fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At prep area, metal pans stacked before air drying. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In wait station, floor by ice machine has build up of residue.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In dumpster enclosure, build up of unbagged debris on ground.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. At dumpster enclosure, lid on grease receptacle open. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At cook line, top of warmer at fry station has build up of grease residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, multiple reach-in coolers/reach-in freezers have build up of residue/food debris. Manager had employee start cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At wait station, coffee filters stored on top of container, not protected. Manager placed in container with lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on counter next to stand up warmer box. Operator removed to soiled linen. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In back kitchen area, unisex employee restroom missing covered receptacle.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In prep area and in dish area, plastic containers and mental pans stacked before air drying.

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. At dumpster enclosure, grease on ground around grease receptacle. Operator stated they have called for pressure washing. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At cook line reach-in freezer, scoop in frozen blueberries has handle touching product. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At dessert reach-in freezer on cook line, utensils in standing water at 95f. Operator changed water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At dish area, handwash sink missing sign.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At hallway with togo supplies, cardboard box covers stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. In water heater room, bags of salt stacked on floor. Operator moved to rack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In dining room at precheck station, wet towel on counter. Operator moved to bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage area, bulk sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At wait station, milk opened approximately 2 days prior have no date marked. Employee marked date. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall behind fryers has build up. At biscuit prep area, wall and floor has grease build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. In water heater room, multiple bags of softner salt on floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach-in freezer/counter top reach-in coolers have ice build up.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line, interior of multiple reach-in coolers soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At entrance to wait station, open case of napkins on floor. In back storage room, togo plates on floor. Operator had items moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs, mixed with whisk and immediately handled clean spatula to place cooked eggs on plate. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off soiled cup in dish area and immediately went to prepare drinks in server station without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on dry food storage shelf with syrup. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Cook on cook line. Cook discarded gum. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under both ice machines in kitchen. Floor in chemical room. Floor in walk in freezer. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen. Wall under dish tables in dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple large lids in prep area. Lids discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at end of cook line.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave/coolers has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of convection oven (bottom) in prep area. Multiple reach in cooler drawers in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood area above cooking equipment.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Meatloaf pans in walk in cooler. Pans covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on cook line. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at end of splitter on faucet in dish area where no hose is attached.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cooler drawers on cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose for chemical dispenser draining into hand washing sink in dish area. Hose removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime build up inside dish machine.

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under both ice machines in kitchen. Walls under prep tables in prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. In back prep area over cooking equipment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Metal shelves in dish area are rusted. Manager states that new shelves are present and will be replacing old ones. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box tops stored on floor in to go storage closet.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak on faucet in dish area by hand washing sink. Manager states that work order has been completed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on black utility cart in prep area. Cloth moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth DDBSA/Lactic Acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Solution discarded, remade and tested correctly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Black spray hose in dish area placed inside sink trough in dish area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bag of cheese stored in top of cooler on cook line 53F. Cheese placed in cooler approximately three hours prior. Cheese moved to bottom of reach in cooler to cool. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler drawers for chicken on back line. Interior of convection oven on back line. Dish machine curtains. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by dish. Towels provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for food warmer across from dish is torn. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area are cracked/broken.

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under both ice machines. Repeat Violation

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. In dumpster area.

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle in dumpster area. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. Manager has called repair company. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensil stored in water 117F on cook line. Utensils removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of cook line by grill.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in soiled water by mop sink. Mop removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in server area touched face and then handled clean cups to be served to guests without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine final rinse temperature 130°F.

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server placed soiled dishes in dish area and then immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Blue spray hose in dish area.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in reach in cooler in server area opened yesterday not date marked. Manager dated product. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager working today certification expired 06/21/2021.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice bin in server area near office. Pans stored on clean storage rack in dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored at ice machine near office in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Two employee drinks stored on top of dish machine. Drinks discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor on cook line has chips/cracks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Ceiling in dish area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clean storage pans/containers near dish area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of soda mix on floor near bag in box soda rack. Soda moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cook line near egg grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of flip top cooler in expo area. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans/containers near dish area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Picnic boxes for food stored on floor near employee area. Boxes moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site