Peninsula Health District
416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 | Visit Official Website

Cracker Barrel # 184

12357 Hornsby Lane Newport News, VA 23602
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

June 15, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

47: 1550 Hand-sink, in ware-washing area, noted in need of re-caulking at the sink/wall juncture.
Corrective Actions: Recaulk/Reseal the hand-washing sink back to the adjacent wall.

47: 1100 Noted melted/damaged utensil handles stored on hanging racks as clean and ready for use. Also noted numerous broken/chipped/cracked corners of clear, plastic food storage containers.
Corrective Actions: Remove/Discontinue use of these items as they are no longer smooth and easily cleanable.

48: 1600 Internal surfaces of the dish-machine noted in need of cleaning; observed an accumulation of grime.
Corrective Actions: Clean and maintain clean to ensure the unit is able to spray/reach all surfaces of the utensils/wares placed in the unit for effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures.

49: 1770 (C) The following areas noted in need of cleaning: interior of the hotbox located at the front by the server-area, refrigeration unit gaskets, external surfaces of the dish machine, and dry storage racks.
Corrective Actions: Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain these areas clean; Also recommend implementing a facility cleaning schedule.

51: 2350 (ii) Noted the facet assembly at the hand-washing sink, in the ware-washing area, is loose.
Corrective Actions: Recommend repair to avoid complete mal-function of hand-washing sink.

56: 3200 Noted heavy dust accumulation on the walls, ceiling tiles, ceiling sprinkler heads, ceiling vent covers, and overhead light shields throughout the kitchen, storage, preparation and ware-washing areas.
Corrective Actions: Remove dust and maintain areas free of dust by increasing cleaning frequency.

Additional Comments

Discussed the following with the person in charge: 1) Recommend prepping smaller quantities of food product and/or less types of food product all at the same time to decrease exposure to the Temperature Danger Zone. Noted the following on a small prep-table all at once: 5 pans of Meatloaf 98F-101F, 1-large pan of turkey 40F, 1 pan of hashbrown casserole 57F, 1 pitcher of corn, 1 pan of melted butter, 1 pan of spiced apples 54F, and fresh biscuits in the nearby mixer. 2) Facility is in immediate need of a Cleaning Schedule, with a space for specific task assignment to a specific employee and a space for supervisor/manager verification of task completion. 3) Noted incomplete HACCP documentation, ensure HACCP procedures are being followed and thoroughly documented for appropriate record-keeping. 4) Location of a previously present hand-washing sink; discussed previous conversion of a hand-sink to a dump sink near the soda dispensing machine near the office door. The concern is that upon entry to the kitchen, the nearest hand-sink may not meet the requirement of being conveniently located. 5) Replace missing floor drain cover for the small, round floor drain in front of the dish machine and spray-sink.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
meatloaf (under preparation) 101 °F
ham (6-drawer unit) 34 °F Cold Holding
green beans (hot-well) 161 °F Hot Holding
shell eggs 152 °F Cooking
beef, raw 37 °F Cold Holding
grits (hot-well) 142 °F Hot Holding
beef, raw (reach in refrigerator) 38 °F Cold Holding
sweet potato 181 °F Cooking
mashed potato (hot-well) 145 °F Hot Holding
meatloaf (under preparation) 98 °F
ham, steak (hot well) 178 °F Hot Holding
hashbrown casserole (under preparation) 57 °F
spiced apples (under preparation) 54 °F
turkey, sliced (under preparation) 40 °F Cold Holding
beans (hot-well) 135 °F Hot Holding
boiled egg (makeline unit) 37 °F Cold Holding
chicken (hot-well) 157 °F Hot Holding
sausage (hot-well) 167 °F Hot Holding
gravy, white (hot-well) 160 °F Hot Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
dish machine high temperature (temp. noted after 2 runs) Hot water 162 °F
sanitizer bucket chemical 700 Lactic Acid
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
thawbox 49 °F
reach in refrigerator 38 °F
small makeline unit 38 °F
walk in freezer 14 °F
hotbox 155 °F
utensil holder 139 °F
ice-cream scoop, front 160 °F
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Compliant
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
NA
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination
IN
15 Food separated & protected.
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
IN
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
IN
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
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Consumer Advisory
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
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Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Utensils, Equipment, and Vending (0 points)
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
47 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used.
Violation
Observations
OUT
48 Warewashing-installed, maintained & used, test strips.
Violation
Observations
OUT
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean.
Violation
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
51 Plumbing installed, proper backflow devices.
Violation
Observations
OUT
56 Adeq. ventilation & lighting, designated areas used.
Repeat
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant