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22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed various items in 3 different prep units above 41F. Items include sliced cheese, beans, lettuce, pico, cut tomato, slaw, raw chicken, Mac and cheese, etc. (see temp chart). Items that were in the unit less than 4 hours were moved to walk in cooler, All other items were voluntarily discarded. Ambient air temperatures for units are ranging from 41F to 46F. PIC has agreed to run a limited menu and food items will be held in ice baths. PIC has agreed to discard food items above 41F at the end of service. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
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24
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1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed raw chicken in beer batter being held on TPHC without a time label. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded item |
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33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
REPEAT
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 cut romaine cooling at a rate of 0F/min, inside prep unit with an ambient air temperature of 45F. CDI: Item was placed in freezer to cool. EHS will conduct long term compliance visit.
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple small flying insects throughout facility. |
|
42
|
0
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in prep unit for use with stickers still on them. |
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47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards on prep units near grill area with deep cuts and grooves. |