IHOP RESTAURANT #3374

Observed raw beef stored next to ready-to-eat chicken and other ready-to-eat products without proper separation. Additionally, observed raw pasteurized liquid eggs stored next to raw beef with no barrier in between.

CA: (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation.

1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:

(i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from:

(I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and

(II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P

(III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P

(IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.

(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:

(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or

(II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and

(III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P

(iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils;

(v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening;

(vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened;

(vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or

(viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

COS: Raw beef was relocated away from ready-to-eat chicken and other ready-to-eat products. Raw pasteurized liquid eggs were also separated from raw beef

Observed shelled eggs, shredded cheese, and raw beef not cooling at a sufficient rate during the time of inspection

CA:Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:

(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and

(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

COS: Items were relocated to shallow pans and placed in the walk-in cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. “Just Cool It” information sheet was provided for reference.

Observed PIC cooking while wearing a watch during time of inspection.

CA:(g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

Advised PIC to remove all jewelry, including watches, while handling food to prevent contamination and ensure food safety.

Observed previous inspection report from 2020 posted during time of inspection.

CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

Advised PIC to remove outdated inspection report and post the most recent inspection in a visible location for public view.

Observed ready to eat ham and turkey stored horizontally next to raw steak and beef with no barrier in between. COS-manager placed ready to eat foods above raw steak and beefs

Observed coffee cup located on prep table next to grill. COS-cup discarded by management