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22
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1.50
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed numerous items in open air display cooler above 41F (see temp chart). This unit is used to store cold cooked chicken, sliced meats, and sliced cheeses. EHS observed items pushed towards the front to be above 41F, while all items in the back of unit were observed below 41F. EHS verified ambient temperature of cold case at 38F. PIC asked food employee if temperature logs were available; temperature logs were present in deli, PIC unsure if logs are required. EHS discussed cold holding issue with PIC, provided education, and discussed monitoring temperatures of TCS foods in cold unit while on display at a frequent rate to ensure long term compliance with cold holding. CDI - Due to not being able to verify how long these items had been out of temperature, PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods observed above 41F.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
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23
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0
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Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) EHS observed four containers of prepared salads without proper date markings. PIC discussed issue with food employee who stated these items were prepared today. EHS advised items shall be date marked appropriately prior to storage. CDI - PIC was allowed to date items with today’s date.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
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56
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0.50
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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
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No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. EHS observed employee phones above/on prep tables throughout kitchen. EHS advised to designate area for orderly storage of employee belongings. (0.5) |