IHOP RESTUARANT

Inspection item: Approved thawing methods used

Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. OBSERVATION: Raw salmon in the walk-in cooler in the sealed packaging thawing. COS- removed from the packaging. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

OBSERVATION: Linen in plastic bags stored on the floor of the side storage room. CA: (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. Repeat Violation.

Inspection item: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Code 511-6-1.05(6)(a)

CA: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. OBSERVATION: Front line prep cooler has a large block of ice in the interior bottom. The 1st prep top cook's cooler and the front line prep top cooler is not able to maintain TCS products at 41F or below. Discussed with the PIC onsite and the operator by phone to have the unit serviced. New Violation.

Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

CA: 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. OSERVATION: Old 2 dr Traulsen cooler in the rear, interior and exterior of the Atosa freezer, gasket on the sandwich prep top cooler, shelf where microwave is stored, exterior of the fryers are unclean with debris. Discussed with PIC that a deep cleaning is needed. Repeat Violation.

Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

CA: (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. OBSERVATION: Floor and wall in the dish pit area are unclean with debris and black build-up. Floor underneath and behind the fryers/prep cooler, in the rear storage area, are unclean with debris and grease build-up. Repeat Violation.

Inspection item: Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Code 511-6-1.07(2)(i)

CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. OBSERVATION: Lights in the storage room that contains wiping cloths, food containers are unshielded. New Violation.

Inspection item: Insects, rodents, and animals not present

Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. OBSERVATION: Numerous gnats or fruit flies observed in the storage room, dishpit, ice machine area. Discussed with the operator by phone that Professional Pest Control Operator will be contacted for service. Email report within 10 days. New Violation.