Inspection Information
Facility Name: TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Facility Type: Commercial FSO < 25000 sq. ft.
[?] Inspection type: Standard/Critical Control Point/Variance
Inspection date: 19-October-2018
Violations: A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
3717-1-02.3(A)
Employees drinking in non-designated area. Observed employee drinks on shelf over clean utensils/containers in ware washing

3717-1-07.1(F)(1)
Chemical used to wash fruits and vegetables not connected at time of inspection. PIC connected solution at this time. PIC and employee must ensure that testing is completed on each basin of wash prior to production following manufactures directions and on-site test kit.

VR 05
PIC provided time and temperature monitoring records during inspection for review. However, it was noted that times are not consistent with proper monitoring practices. Most times show one to two minute differences with substantial temperature reductions in the log. PIC stated that the electronic system being used was messing put the logs. PIC is to contact corporate office and resolve issues with records. Processes for cooling foods reviewed on-site acceptable at this time.
Correct By: 22-Oct-2018
3717-1-03.2(G)(3)
On-site chemical generating device not used according to manufacturers instructions. Staff must test each time a solution is generated for vegetable washing based on process described during inspection.

3717-1-04.2(H)(2)
Irreversible registering temperature indicator not readily accessible for hot water mechanical warewashing operations.

3717-1-04.1(BB)
Critical Warewashing machine not equipped with working thermometer as specified. Unit display is not registering rinse temperatures as needed. Make repairs to unit to ensure proper sanitizing of dishes.

3717-1-05.1(J)
Critical No air gap or approved backflow prevention device on the plumbing system. Observed red rubber hose being used to rinse dishes prior to dish machine wash. Hose is on floor of facility and requires a backflow on supply line. Obtain backflow for hose bib and begin using spray nozzle above drain board as originally designed for rinsing dishes. If original spray nozzle no longer meets manufactures specification have repairs made to return to initial design approval.

3717-1-06.4(B)
Observed ceiling vent over vegabtable prep area with dust build-up and debris. Clean vent cover to sight and touch.

3717-1-06.4(B)
Repeat Facility not maintained clean. Observed numerous areas of kitchen that needs cleaned of visible residue debris, dirt, grease and standing water. Ensure that kitchen is maintained clean and orderly at all times. Food residue and debris on floor needs removed from facility at a frequency to preclude accumulation. Ensure that mop sink and cleaning devises are maintained accessible to staff while working.

Comments
I - P - Employee Health: The operation had an employee health policy on file.
II - P - Good Hygienic Practices: Food employee was demonstrating good hygiene practices.
VI - P - TCS Food: Food employee was observed reheating foods for hot holding to 165°F within two hours.
* The following comments relate to the Critical Control Point Inspection (Item 35). Note: Positive observations are indicated by the element number and the letter P.