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| Tennessee Department of Health | The Fried Tater Cafe | Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

The Fried Tater Cafe

11088 Versailles Road Rockvale, TN 37153

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

December 18, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 87 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

8: Entered kitchen ahead of pic and observed the hand sink out of soap, corrected by pic immediately refilling

21: Observed cole slaw in ric with no date mark - pic stated it was moved off the mobile truck 2 days ago. Corrected by embargoing 1lbs. Observed ziplocks of deli meats and puuled pork with dates ranging from 4/14 to 11/18 - pic stated they portion and freeze these and then thaw as needed. Corrected by embargoing approximately half a pound of deli turkey, deli ham, deli bologna, and pulled pork. Discussed date marking with 24 hrs. Discussed freezing pauses 7days and when freezing it is required to mark the prep/freeze/and thaw dates.

23: New breakfast menu observed. Pic confirmed Dishes with eggs can be cooked to order under ooked. Menu breakfast menu missing both the consumer advisory and the disclosure (asterisk matking menu items amd advisory). Will follow up to ensure menus are properly marked.

46: 3 comp set to rinse/was/h/sanitize - pic corrected. Discussed changing stikers

53: Excessive ice build up in freezer. Fan dripping from ceiling, grease build up on surfaces thrpughout kitchen and in the coolers.

Additional Comments

Will return anytime within 10 days to ensure the correction of the observed priority item violation 2q and 23.

Observed a total of 32 seats indoors and only one bathroom. Only 16 seats (including high chairs) are allowed inside an establishment when 1 restroom is present. 16 chairs and their tables must be removed prior to openin on the next day of business. If a restroom is to be added, plans must be submitted for approval prior to the work being done.

Also observed work being done next to the kitchnen, server stated they are renovating the kitchen oncebuilding permits are approved. Our department also requires proposed renovation plans prior to work being done. Will contact owner for the propesed plans. Work should not continue untill approval is also received from our department.

Will confirm christmas hours.

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
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
COS
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
NO
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
COS
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
OUT
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
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
46 Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant
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