IHOP

Observed food employee with gloves, pick up spatula from floor and then proceed to handle bag of bread/prep. Advise PIC single-use gloves shall be used for only one task and discarded when soiled, or interruption in the operation. COS: Had food employee cease prep, was hands and don new gloves.

Upon arrival, observed no PIC onsite, upon request. Advised PIC person in charge must be present at all times. COS: Health Authority designated PIC.

Observed no allergy training document upon request. Advised PIC employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness.

Upon arrival, observed container of romaine lettuce stored in handsink. Advised PIC handsink shall be used for handwashing only. COS: PIC removed container of romaine lettuce from handsink.

Observed food employee wash hands in cold water and then don gloves. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms, for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a handwashing sink that is properly equipped. Rinse under clean, running warm water. COS: Had food employee re-wash hands in warm water for 20 seconds and don new gloves.

Upon arrival, observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the CFSM certificate shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. Advised PIC to move CFSM certificate to a more public area.

Observed no permit posted at time of inspection. Advised PIC post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.

Observed no inspection report posted at time of inspection. Advised PIC the most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed food contact surface of microwaves stored at main kitchen with residues. Also, observed interior of microwave at serving area with rusting. Advised PIC to at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed food contact surface of multiple microwaves stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of all microwaves.

Upon arrival, observed door propped open. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed door of facility.

Observed employee touched apron with gloves and proceeded to remove waffle from waffle maker to prepare plate. Advised PIC that food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. COS: Had food employee discard waffle and proceeded to remove gloves and adequately wash hands.

Observed employee wash hands with cold water at the designated handwash sink near ware-wash area. Advised PIC on proper handwashing procedures. COS: Had employee to properly wash hands with warm water.

Upon arrival, observed CFSM certificate not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the CFSM certificate shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. Advised PIC to move CFSM certificate to a more public area.

Observed food contact surface of multiple microwaves stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of all microwaves.

Upon arrival, observed door propped open. Also observed entrance door of the facility with visible light entry. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed door of facility.

Upon arrival, observed 2024 Food Service Establishment permit not posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment permit shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post 2024 Food Service Establishment permit in public view.

Upon arrival, observed the most recent Food Service Establishment inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent Food Service Establishment inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post the most recent Food Service Establishment inspection report in public view

Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef in the Reach in cooler. Also, observed raw beef stored on the same shelf with raw chicken and impossible burgers in the walk in cooler. Advised PIC all raw animals shall be stored separately and according to their final cook temp. COS: PIC separated animal products.

Observed drain flies on container with fruit inside in the dry food storage area. Advised PIC to contact a professional pest provider to service the location.

Observed all drains in the main kitchen clogged with water and draining on to floor surface. Advised PIC plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair and to have facility serviced.

Observed multiple spoons and knives stored as clean in front-service area. Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Had PIC remove soiled utensils and place at dish washing area.

Observed multiple waffle batter mix containers cooling in WIC with tightly covered lid. Advised PIC when cooling food shall be loosely covered or uncovered, if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC remove lids on waffle batter mix containers.