El Hornito Bakery 2, located at 2962 S Rutherford Boulevard, Suite K in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, received a concerning health inspection score of 76 out of 100 during a routine inspection conducted on September 24, 2025. More Health Inspections Here!
Management Control Issues
The inspector noted that due to the high number of priority violations, active managerial control needs significant improvement. This suggests systemic problems with food safety oversight at the establishment. Read the full report here!
Critical Employee Hygiene Violations
Several serious hygiene violations were observed during the inspection:
- Contamination during food prep: Employees were drinking directly over the bakers’ table where dough was being rolled, creating a direct contamination risk
- Poor handwashing practices: The same employees who were drinking attempted to resume food preparation without washing their hands first
- Blocked handwashing stations: All handwashing sinks were blocked by carts, preventing proper hygiene protocols
Time and Temperature Control Problems
A major food safety violation involved temperature control:
- Uncontrolled egg storage: A flat of eggs was sitting out at room temperature with no time placard present
- Knowledge gaps: No employees seemed to understand the establishment’s time policy for temperature-controlled foods
- Product embargo: Two pounds of product were embargoed due to this violation
Improper Food and Drink Storage
Multiple storage violations were documented:
- Employee drinks: Personal beverages were stored improperly throughout the facility
- Unsanitary food placement: A pan of doughnuts was found stored sitting directly on a garbage can, creating serious contamination risks
Infrastructure Issues
The bakery showed signs of maintenance neglect:
- Floor conditions: Floors need to be resealed, indicating potential sanitation and cleaning difficulties
Equipment Status
The inspection revealed equipment issues that could impact food safety:
- Warewashing equipment: The three-compartment sink was not in use during inspection
- Temperature control: All glass coolers were maintaining proper temperatures at 41°F
Food Temperature Compliance
Despite the violations, some food safety measures were properly maintained:
- Cold holding items (butter and turkey) were at safe temperatures of 40°F
- No hot holding or cooking was observed during this inspection
Risk Classification
The establishment received a “Risk 3” inspection classification, indicating higher-risk food operations that require more frequent oversight due to the types of food preparation and potential hazards involved.
Inspection Summary
El Hornito Bakery 2 recorded 8 total violations with zero repeat violations. While the bakery maintained proper refrigeration temperatures, the combination of poor hygiene practices, management oversight issues, and improper food storage created significant food safety risks that resulted in product being embargoed and a failing inspection score.
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