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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 Observed cut watermelon in customer display cold holding at temperatures between 44F and 47F. PIC stated that items have been in display case since day prior. All other TCS foods in display case were at 41F or less and ambient air temperature of display case was measured at 39F. CDI - Watermelon was discarded and PIC has been advised to review cooling procedures for cut watermelon. Watermelon may have missed cooling step and was unable to reach 41F or less due to closed plastic bag/container. -1.5 points-
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 . |