Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Observed facility to not have high heat test strips for dish machine.

RCA: Told PIC that they need to have the proper test strips to ensure that the machine is properly sanitizing the dishes. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature.

Observed some food built-up in the inside of in reach in coolers.

RCA: Told PIC to increase the frequency of cleaning to ensure built-up is gone.

observed 3 TCS food items to be above 41 F degrees, Steak 53F. steak 52F, beef 47F. Shrimp 47F put on ice bath being that it was still within the time zone.

RCA/CA: PIC tossed all items, we discovered that the reach in was broken. Told PIC to make sure they do not use reach in cooler and have it fixed. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F

Observed a built-up of food debris within the bottom of reach in coolers. Also there was a slight black like built-up inside the ice machine. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

RCA: Told PIC to increase the frequency of cleaning to ensure built-up is gone.

Observed real butter packets stored on counter above 41F COS: PIC discarded food items. Will add butter to their TPHC policy. TCS food must be kept at 41F or below

Observed bagged, cooked turkey breasts with prep time of 11:0am at temperatures above 70F at 1:30pm. COS: PIC discarded food items. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled:

(i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and

(ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.

Observed three flats of eggs on shelf below grill intended for TPHC labeled with 7am-11:0am still in use at 1:00pm. PIC stated label was not changed but was unsure as to when eggs were taken out. COS: PIC discarded food items. Items using TPHC must be properly labeled with discard time- per facility policy.

Observed uncovered pies and baked potatoes in the reach in/prep cooler, uncovered ice cream in reach in freezer, open bag of flour on top of warmer unit, uncovered cereal and pecan toppings, uncovered lemons near drink station, open bags of bread. All food items must be stored covered unless in immediate use.

Observed buildup on ceiling of two different microwaves and on can opener blade. CA: Increase cleaning frequency

Observed non-food contact surfaces (tops of equipment, Latte machine, outside of reach in coolers, outside of microwaves) with buildup of debris and grease. CA: Increase cleaning frequency

Observed ice cream scoop stored below top of ice cream container. CA: Scoops in TCS products must be stored with handle above container.

Observed ice scooper stored incorrectly on top of machine. COS: PIC moved scoop into approved and designated location

Observed single use plastic cup being used as scoop in sugar container with edges of cup submerged in sugar. COS: PIC discarded cups

Observed stacking of wet plates and other dishes. CA: Allow all dishes to full dry prior to stacking

Observed plates stored on shelf below grill. Shelf had oil spills and debris. CA: Plates must be stored in a clean, dry location

Rule: In a mechanically refrigerated food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit. Observation: Observed multiple reach in coolers without a temperature measuring device inside the cooler. PIC notified and provided temperature measuring devices in their proper location.

Observed a container of potatoes being stored on another container of potatoes without a lid to prevent contamination in reach cooler. The top container was touching the bottom container's potatoes.

COS/CA: PIC had the containers covered properly. Food shall be covered to prevent contamination.

Observed accumulation of debris and food on bottom, sides, and shelving of reach-in coolers.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.