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20
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1.50
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.
Observed cooked chicken in the WIC date marked 2/20, multiple rotisserie chickens in a cold holding stand, and sliced deli meats above 41F. Ambient temperature of each unit was below 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary items and placed the deli meat in the freezer to be quickly cooled. (1.5 pts)
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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33
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0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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 rotisserie chicken, sliced deli meat, and cooked chicken that were in sealed containers and bags and were unable to cool properly. EHS asked about the cooling process for the rotisserie chicken, PIC stated that after they are cooked they are packaged and sealed in the plastic containers. The deli meat is sliced, packaged, and sealed in their respective bags. The deli meat was prepared only 2 hours before inspection. Allow air to properly flow around the product to ensure proper cooling. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken and placed the deli meat in the freezer to be quickly cooled to 41F or below.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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42
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0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use.
Observed a large basket of avocados that were said to be washed but still had the stickers attached. -CDI- PIC removed the stickers and rewashed the avocados. (0.5 pts) |
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47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
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No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed slight tear in the gasket of the low boy used for sushi storage. Repair or replace the necessary gasket. Due to severity, no points deducted. (0 pts) |