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Tennessee Department of Health
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 10, 2022 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 82 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

7: Employee touch fries while plating on Tray with bare hands CA corrected employee

21: Portion chop brisket dated to be use by 3/9 stored in low boy cooler and Walk-In Cooler CA discard item ~4lbs

33: Thawed raw salmon in its vacuum seal bags in Walk-In Cooler without open seal. Note: split open individual seal packs when thawing and in storage to reduce toxins

36: Exterior Side door of kitcken prop open

37: Containers of croutons, potatosticks, baconstored uncover beside trash can

41: Ice cream scoop stored in still water

45: Several worn and rigged spatulas hanging on clean and dry area in warewashing area

53: Damage Floors tiles with water

54: Missing several light bulb protective tubes throughout prep Area And low light intensity on cook line.

Additional Comments

Food thermometer and test strips present. Microwave use to heat broccoil and cook pulled chicken. Note: old stain ceiling tiles need to be replace.

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
OUT
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
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
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
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
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
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
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
33 Approved thawing methods used
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
COS Repeat
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
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