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710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)

Famous Dave's

5000 Old HIckory Blvd Hermitage, TN 37076

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

March 21, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 70 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

11: Yellow Onions in dry storage are molding CA: embargoed 2lbs of food

11: Large amount of ice condensate from cooling unit dripping into open box of food in Walk in Freezer. CA: embargoed 3lbs of food

14: 3 compartment sink had water in sanitizer side of basin reading 0ppm CA: water drained and sanitizer was used and it read 400ppm

20: Lettuce in prep cooler #1 is at 48F due to overfilling of bin CA: discussed filling to fill line and moved excess lettuce into walk in cooler

21: Sausage, corn, and cooked ribs placed in walk in cooler Yesterday does not have date markings CA: discussed date marking with Person in Charge

26: Hand soap being stored on drying rack with clean dishes CA: Moved soap to chemical storage

35: Unlabeled white powdery substance being stored in bin in dry storage

36: Exteriors side door in kitchen has gaps underneath

37: Sugar in dry storage is leaking onto other bags of sugar

41: Steak knifes being stored on random shelves in dry storage and walk in cooler

42: Spatulas in dishwashing area have sever cracking and chipping

42: Aluminum pans wet nesting on racks in dishwashing area

45: Cutting boards have excessive and deep cuts

46: Sani buckets being stored on the ground throughout kitchen

53: Walls behind manual sink or damaged

54: Missing several light bulb protective tubes throughout prep area

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Observations
OUT
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
42 Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant