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| Tennessee Department of Health | Hard Rock Cafe | Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

Hard Rock Cafe

100 Broadway Nashville, TN 37201

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

April 30, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 58 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: Lack of managerial control evident based on number of priority and minor violations. CA: all violations discussed, and PIC notified of follow-up inspection.

11: Significantly damaged cans on rack in basement dry storage. CA: seperated.

11: Fruit plate with noticeable spoilage in upstairs expo Preptable-cooler. CA: embargo.

13: Pans of smoked wings in basement Walk in cooler stored directly on top of cases of raw chicken. CA: unit properly arranged.

14: Low-temperature dish washer reading 132°F. CA: 3-compartment sink set up, and reading 200ppm chlorine.

17: Cooked chicken in flattop steam well - cooked, cooled, but not reaheated to 165°F for hot holding - reading 117°F. CA: reheated to 165°F or higher.

20: Expo line cooler not holding food at 41°F or lower - PIC unable to verify if TPHC policy is in effect. CA: TCS food embargoed.

20: Fry dual Reach in cooler/freezer not holding TCS AT 41°F or lower. CA: all TCS food moved to Walk in cooler.

21: Multiple assorted dairy products in Walk in cooler with unknown open dates. CA: embargo.

26: Packages of chemical sanitizer wipes stored in proximity to single service items on bottom far shelf of server station. CA: properly stored.

36: Numerous winged insects in side server area.

49: Fresh water pipes at High-temperature dish washer leak profusely onto the floor.

50: Pooling water in dish pit room.

50: Dish pit hand sink leaks profusely from p-trap.

53: Missing ceiling tiles above High-temperature dish washer.

53: Damaged and dirty ceiling tikes in prep room.

54: Damged light shields in basement Walk in cooler.

56: Posted inspection not up to date.

57: Lack of no smoking signs on entrances.

Additional Comments

Majority of cooling units using digital thermometer read via company ipad.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
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
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
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
OUT
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
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
IN
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
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
49 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observations
OUT
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
OUT
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
OUT
56 Most recent inspection posted
Observations
No
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
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