Cracker Barrel #445

Comment 5 - Inspector General Comment

Initial dishwasher temperature readings were 153F and 149F. After waiting a few minutes the dishwasher reached 160F. A large volume of dishes had recently been run through the machine; however this degree of temperature drop during continuous operation is unusual for most dish machines. The booster heater does not appear to be keeping up with demand. Please have Ecolab evaluate whether this is due to an undersized booster heater (GPM/flow rate capacity) or insufficient incoming hot water temperature possibly caused by the hot water heater running out of hot water. Because the unit is capable of reaching 160F after a brief recovery period the critical violation is considered corrected at this time. However the underlying issue should still be addressed. Additionally chlorine sanitizer is continuing to be supplementally added which also supports correction of the critical violation and ensures proper sanitization even when the booster heater is unable to maintain temperature during continuous use.

SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS Critical

Violation remains - Could not correct the critical violation noted during the original routine inspection (noted in paragraph below). Another critical item re-inspection will occur by 3-26-26. PLEASE VERIFY THE DISHWASHER IS REACHING OR EXCEEDING 160F ON THE DISHWASHER THERMOMETER OWNED BY CRACKER BARREL. The Cracker Barrel thermometers accuracy was verified by comparing it with the Health Inspectors thermometer. Do not rely on the dishwasher contractor's thermometer as I can not verify its accuracy. - The temperature of the rinse cycle of the heat sanitizing dish machine noted not adequate to achieve final sanitization. Both the facilities round disc style dishwasher thermometer and the identical one used by the Health Department noted a rinse temperature around 150F. Please make sure that whomever repairs the dishwasher utilizes your black round dishtemp thermometer to verify the unit is at least 160F. A re-inspection of this critical item will occur before 2-6-26 unless the Health Inspector is contacted directly regarding a delay.