|
6
|
0.50
|
Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use |
No |
No
|
No |
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Employee drinks observed on table where chorizo was being prepared. Employees must store personal drinks in a separate location away from food prep, such as a low shelf. |
|
10
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Knife observed in hand washing sink. Do not store items in hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC moved knife to 3-compartment sink. 0 pts. |
|
18
|
1.50
|
Proper cooking time & temperatures |
No |
No
|
Yes |
3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. Pf Chorizo seco has par-cooked and sól to customers. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment writes written procedure for chorizo seco or it must be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 155F. PIC e-mailed template procedure. Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
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 Par-cooked chorizo seco and raw chorizo were cooling in display case at 50-60F. PIC stated they were just prepared in the last 30 minutes and put in cooler. Use walk-in cooler to cool TCS foods after preparation to ensure they reach 41F within the required time. CDI - PIC moved trays to walk-in cooler to continue cooling. REPEAT
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 . |