Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060017827
Restaurant Name Tupelo Honey Cafe
Phone Number +19802259165
Last Inspection Date 2014-10-28
Last Inspection Score 100

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-11-08 95 routine
2018-11-06 followup
2018-10-29 86 routine
2018-06-11 followup
2018-06-01 93 routine
2017-10-16 followup
2017-10-09 95 routine
2017-05-30 followup
2017-05-18 followup
2017-05-11 96 routine
2017-03-17 98 routine
2016-11-14 98 routine
2016-08-25 followup
2016-08-15 97 routine
2016-04-13 followup
2016-04-12 97 routine
2016-01-14 97 routine
2015-10-30 followup
2015-10-22 96 routine
2015-07-30 followup
2015-07-20 91 routine
2015-01-22 followup
2015-01-21 95 routine
2014-10-28 100 routine
2014-08-20 complaint
2014-06-23 98 routine
2013-12-23 99 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-11-08 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed wall damage near can wash and near staircase.
2018-11-08 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed built up food debris in tracks of upper slider unit holding jellies as well as on gasket behind door of refrigerated lettuce hopper.
2018-11-08 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed some shelving still rusted, both inside and outside of coolers. observed floor of packaged food cooler adjacent to cook line still showing damaged floor. 4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, m
2018-11-08 38 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. observed food employee working while wearing a wrist watch and jeweled ring. 2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restra
2018-11-08 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p. observed container of chili in walk in cooler. chili was cooked last night and measured 47.8f today, more than 6 hours later. cdi -
2018-10-29 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.all of the pic's that were in the building during the time of inspection had expired servsafe certificates.
2018-10-29 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-p observed food employee use clean bare hands to turn off faucet. cdi- instructed employee on using a
2018-10-29 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pfobserved one handsink with food debris on the inside and another handsink with coffee stains inside of it. cdi- both sinks were cleaned and pic was instructed to only use
2018-10-29 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -pin reach in refrigerator observed raw shell eggs being stored over cooked cauliflower.cdi- storage order was rearranged.
2018-10-29 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pfobserved metal pans stacked together with stickers still left on the outside of them. observed immersion blender with food debris on the blades and the shaft an
2018-10-29 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -pin flip top unit observed cheese holding at 76f and sprouts holding at 70f. cdi- both items were voluntarily discarded. repeat.
2018-10-29 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pfobserved several items being held in refrigeration units that were not date marked such as pickled onions, goat cheese, boiled eggs, hush pup
2018-10-29 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed several bottles of oils and dressings on cook line not labeled. also observed corn meal and panko bread crumbs with no la
2018-10-29 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor.in beginning of inspection observed boxes of food being stored on floor of walk in cooler. pic stated that they had received shipment a lit
2018-10-29 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed several wet wiping cloths being stored on counters throughout the facility. wet wiping cloths were removed and placed inside buckets. observed sanitizer inside sanitizer buckets on
2018-10-29 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.observed several cleaned metal pans wet nested. pic stated that there was limited space for drying utensils. repeat.
2018-10-29 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed single service cups and coffee filters being stored without protection.
2018-10-29 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.observed prep cooler on cook line with standing water on the inside of the bottom. repeat. observed split gasket in meat walk in cooler, rusted shelving in large walk in cooler, rusted lower shelves on two prep t
2018-10-29 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed at the bottom of several prep coolers on cook line, exteriors of some equipment. repeat.
2018-10-29 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed damaged frp wall covering near can wash.
2018-06-01 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -p observed employee slicing apples without gloves upon arrival. cdi- apples discarded; employee washed hands and do
2018-06-01 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p observed main prep table in kitchen being used to prep and portion multiple types of foods (raw and ready to eat) without being properly washed, rinsed a
2018-06-01 18 3-501.14(b) quickly cool tcs foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. food must be to 45f within 4 hours. -p observed large container of chicken stock in walk in cooler 61f that was made last night. observed two containers of grits in
2018-06-01 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed prep cooler at sautee station not holding below 45f. see temperature chart. all items had been in cooler since last night. cdi- all foods in cooler discarded. verification
2018-06-01 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed hummus past 7 day expiration date. cdi- hummus discarded.3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs food
2018-06-01 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf items that were observed above 45f in walk in cooler were in large and/or tightly
2018-06-01 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacked pans in dish area due to limited space for volume of seats/utensils. also observed employee drying utensils with cloth towel.
2018-06-01 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed almost all prep coolers on cook line with standing water in interior bottom of cooler. observed one prep unit not holding proper temperature.
2018-06-01 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed some cleaning needed for interior of drawer cooler near end of cook line under flat top grill and interior of coolers with standing water.
2018-06-01 53 6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. caution should be used to minimize food exposure. observed some general cleaning needed of walls in dish a
2018-06-01 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed multiple wet and/or dirty cloths on counters and surfaces. cdi- placed in buckets.
2017-10-09 13 3-304.11 food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -p. observed dish of food resting directly on top of sliced cheese in one prep cooler. cdi - dish removed, cheese discarded.
2017-10-09 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed large numbers of food trays and pans with missing date labels. cdi - pic explained that the power cord for their automatic labeler
2017-10-09 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed several fruit flies in downstairs area near dry goods and walk in freezer, walk in beer cooler.
2017-10-09 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed several items in various parts of the kitchen were not holding at or below 45f - see temperature chart. cut lettuce was left above the cooler pans and one pan of pimento cheese
2017-10-09 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed several shelves in walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
2017-10-09 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed damp cloth sitting on prep cooler board rather than in bucket of sanitizer.
2017-05-11 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-p observed employee in dishwashing station washing his hands the first time and turning off the fauce
2017-05-11 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. observed one drain plug missing in shared cardboard recycling dumpster. 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed top lid
2017-05-11 43 4-903.11 store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed single use and single service items stored uncovered in downstairs dry storage room as well as in kitchen beverage station.
2017-05-11 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf. observed no disclosure asterisk on grilled salmon lunch plate on lunch menu. all other menus show it as being ava
2017-05-11 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed chorizo sausage overstacked in prep cooler and measuring 41f-56f. employee assigned to station removed top layer and returned to walk in for cooling.
2017-05-11 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed raw marinating beef steak above ready to eat foods and raw pork confit above cooked pork in walk in cooler. cdi - raw items were removed to below ready to eat foods.
2017-05-11 7 3-301.11(b) do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-p. observed chef touching one baked potato with his bare hands. baked potatoes were cooling so they could be broken in
2017-03-17 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf ensure accessibility of all hand sinks at all times. observed knife in one hand sink and a sanitizer bucket in another. pic removed items from hand sink.
2017-03-17 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf ensure all food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. observed several knives with food debris stored as clean. pic removed these knives
2017-03-17 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf ensure proper date marking. observed cooked pork roast date marked for 14 days. pic notified corporate of date marking label error to correc
2017-03-17 12 3-402.11 parasite destruction - pupdate parasite destruction letter for salmon. observed letter dated for the year of 2016.
2017-03-17 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf ensure proper cooling methods are used. observed shrimp cooked and placed on ice to be used for bar drinks at 101f. pic removed to properly cool.
2017-03-17 24 3-801.11 (a), (b), (c), (e) and (g) pasteurized foods, prohibited re-service, and prohibited food - p observed children's menu with consumer advisory on cheeseburger (new menu's). pic notified corporate of need change and gave inspector e-mail of changes
2016-11-14 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed all sanitizer buckets measuring about 100 ppm quat rather than required range of 150-400 ppm. discovered that dispenser wasn't pulling properly. cdi - pic had all buckets emptied an
2016-11-14 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed no date marking on cooked potatoes, brie cheese, sliced ham, and cooked ribs. cdi - voluntarily discarded. 3-501.18 discard the fo
2016-11-14 16 3-401.11 cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -p. observed new kids menu lists cheeseburger with consumer advisory, allowing service of an undercooked burger to children. refer
2016-08-15 8 6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf. observed hand sink on cook line without soap. cdi - soap supplied. 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf. observed hand sink on cook line wi
2016-08-15 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed damaged ice machine gasket is still in place. pic says they are trying to replace machine with larger capacity oine.
2016-08-15 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed afew stacks of single-service items stored after being removed fropm their sleeves.
2016-08-15 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed covered container of cooling coleslaw measuring 55f. observed covered pans
2016-08-15 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf. observed clarified butter and brown
2016-08-15 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed a box of bread had been placed in cooler under raw pork. cdi - pic moved box immediately.
2016-04-12 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. observed a few soiled dishes stored as clean. cdi - removed to be recleaned. 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -p. observed dish machine
2016-04-12 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf. observed no written procedure in pl
2016-04-12 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p. observed several items labeled by automatic label maker with shelf life marked of 14 days, 30 days, or 6
2016-04-12 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed damaged gasket at ice machine door. observed damaged threshold at walk in cooler.
2016-01-14 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed lids open when no in use.5-501.115 discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and mainten
2016-01-14 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. -observed build-up on the walk-in cooler shelving,-observed build-up on the keg lines and shelving in the beer cooler.
2016-01-14 45 4-101.11 food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. no odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. observed peeling paint on the lemon press stored above the three-compart
2016-01-14 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf- observed brown butter at the cook l
2016-01-14 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p- kale slaw in a bowl observed stored above the load zone in the cooler measured 54 f. keep in the insert pans or discard remaining products in the bowl used to mix salad that is stored
2015-10-22 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed a few working containers unlabeled - salt, pepper, creole seasoning. observed bins unlabeled - panko, flour, cornmeal.
2015-10-22 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed some metal and plastic pans wet nested. observed employee towel drying a platter.
2015-10-22 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed one bank of cold drawers holding some items above 45f. see temp chart. cdi - pic discovered switch had been flipped during cleaning. power was restored. items under 49f which h
2015-10-22 49 5-203.14 prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -p. observed no backflow prevention device at can wash. vr - will return next week to ensure compliance.
2015-07-20 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed raw ham and raw eggs above ready to eat foods. observed raw ground lamb above beef fillets. cdi - all rearranged properly. 3-304.15(a) discard gloves after a task is complete or
2015-07-20 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p. observed chicken holding on stovetop. some measured 135f and above but one piece was only 119f. cdi - voluntarily discarded.
2015-07-20 16 3-401.11 cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -p observed kids menu with cheeseburger offered undercooked. vr - will return next week to ensure disclosure asterisk is removed fr
2015-07-20 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed a few items overstacked in the prep coolers and not measuring at or below 45f. cdi - moved into cooler for rapid rechilling.
2015-07-20 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster doors open. cdi - pic closed
2015-07-20 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf. observed bar menu offers eggs disclosed as undercooked but no disclosure footnote or reminder are written on menu
2015-07-20 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed jam scoops stored in standing water. cdi - removed to be washed, rinsed
2015-07-20 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf. observed several items which were not properly date marked - cooked beets, seared tuna, sliced tomatoes, cooked potatoes. cdi - items from
2015-01-21 8 6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf observed no soap at server station hand sink. replaced by pic
2015-01-21 12 general comment- 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -pf observed no letter of guarantee of parasite free salmon and could not find any notation on the invoice.
2015-01-21 13 3-302.11(a) separate the different types of raw animal foods. -p observed ground beef stored over top of raw bacon on speed rack in walk in cooler as well as raw eggs stored over top of crab cakes with cooked crab. observed ground beef stacked touching ra
2015-01-21 14 general comment- 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed stickers remaining on outsides of food containers tight stacked in clean dish area. pic removed these and had employee to re-wash.
2015-01-21 26 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed cleaning chemical spray bottle unlabeled stored with food items on front cook line. also observed
2015-01-21 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf observed a few items in walk in cooler missing date labels as well as a couple in front reach in preperation cooler.
2015-01-21 42 general comment- 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacked metal food pans on clean dish rack inside walk in cooler- pic had employee take these and properly air dry.
2015-01-21 45 general comment- 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed several cutting boards throughout in poor repair.
2015-01-21 47 general comment- 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. general cleaning needed under pull out drawers on cook line (heavy flour mix build up).
2015-01-21 37 general comment- protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. observed pitchers of tea and water not covered sitting in heavily traffic customer areas.
2014-10-28 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed uncovered coffee filters and unsleeved single service cups.
2014-06-23 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c. all employee beverages must be covered and stored in a manner to prevent contamination of exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and single use articles. observed three employee beverages uncovered and wh
2014-06-23 23 3-603.11 consumption of animal foods that are raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens - pf.a complete consumer advisory shall be provided in written form for all animal foods offered as ready-to-eat if such foods are raw or und
2014-06-23 14 4-501.114 manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration and hardness - p. chlorine or quaternary sanitizers shall be maintained at correct concentrations (strengths). observed chemical dish machine final
2013-12-23 37 3-307.11 miscellaneous sources of contamination - c. observed a few containers of dry goods not tightly sealed - panko, corn starch, pancake mix.
2013-12-23 22 3-501.19 time as a public health control - p,pf. observed paperwork not available for hollandaise sauce held at 105f. sauce was about 20 minutes old. cdi - template handout was supplied, discussed, filled out, and will be maintained in the future. read c
2013-12-23 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - p. observed raw chicken stored above open pan of cooling jam and pitchers of bbq sauce. cdi - jam and sauce discarded.
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