Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, #593

Observed a food worker with a ring on a finger at the main line. Ensure no more than a plain wedding band on the finger and wrist.

Observed a food worker without a hair restraint at the main line. Ensure that food employees wear proper hair restraints.

Observed unclean equipment- wrists- in the produce prep sink and on the drainboard part. Ensure the produce prep sink is properly used.

Observed wet stacking containers in the dishwashing area and on the shelves in the prep area. Ensure all equipment utensils are air-dried before stacking them.

Gaskets around the two-door warmer cabinet must be replaced due to not be in good repaired.

Observed multiple equipment- griddles, 2-door warmer, reach-in cooler racks- not free from food debris, grease, and accumulation as required.

Observed several food items at Mutiple locations not covered or protected, or resealed properly. Gravy and soup at the server area, steam table, corn, grits, rice, mashed potatoes, Tater tots, and pickles stored in the prep freezer. Corrective action: Packed, unpacked food or food stored shall be cover, resealed properly unless they are in the cooling process. The person in charge was informed and instructed to cover all concerned food.

Observed lactic acid sanitizer in 3-compartment sink below minimum concentration required (concentration at 452 ppm). Corrective action (CA): Lactic acid sanitizer concentration shall be between 704-1875 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) added additional sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink to reach a concentration of 704 ppm lactic acid. The person in charge was informed that the sanitizer dispenser shall be serviced. Until serviced, please use the dump sink dispenser.

Dining tables are sanitized using the single bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with a sanitizer spray bottle and single-use paper towels.

Observed clear pans with wet stacking on the shelf in the prep area. Ensure to be fully air-dried before stacking them.

Coffee filters were not covered or protected at the coffee station

Single service box store on the floor in the dry storage area. Single service items shall be 6 inches off the floor.

Observed lactic acid sanitizer in 3-compartment sink below minimum concentration required (concentration at 452 ppm). Corrective action (CA): Lactic acid sanitizer concentration shall be between 704-1875 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) added additional sanitizer in 3-compartment sink to reach concentration of 704 ppm lactic acid.

Dining tables sanitized using single bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with sanitizer spray bottle and single-use paper towels.

Ice buildup on floor and top of walk-in freezer; not in good repair.

Observed two-door oven with buildup of food debris, and grease inside. Corrective action (CA): Equipment and food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean sight and touch. The person in charge was informed to clean frequently.

observed a food handler at the prep area with a watch on their wrist while prepping chicken; No more than a plain wedding band on hands and wrists.

observed food employees at the prep area and line with hair not fully covered; Food employees or handlers shall wear hairnets or caps, and hair fully covered.

Observed Vegetable sink used for dumping mashed potato and pre-clean utensils; vegetable sink shall be used for vegetables only.

Observed metal pans at utensils and dishes shelf and large clear pans at the dishwashing area stacked wet; allow to fully air dry before stacking them vertically.

Plates and utensils (silverware) on the counter to the left at the main line and severs counter are not covered or inverted.

Ice buildup on the floor and top of the walk-in freezer.