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22
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0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed chocolate milk stored inside milkbox cold holding above 41F. Ambient air temp of the unit was below 41F, and other milk temped inside the milkbox was temping below 41F.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the chocolate milk and removed top layer of stacked crates inside the milkbox into the WIC to rapidly cool down.
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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1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed two sheet trays full of pre-made breakfast sandwiches thawing inside the WIC, with no date labels of thaw date.
CDI: PIC created date labels with the thaw dates.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
*Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting points today since only one TCS food item was observed without a date label.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . |
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33
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0
|
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 a bag of cut romaine lettuce stored inside the WIC, having no change in temperature after 14 minutes (unable to meet the cooling rate). Bag of cut lettuce was tightly tied, preventing cold air flow within the TCS food product.
CDI: PIC had food employee transfer cut romaine lettuce from the tied bag onto a sheet tray, uncovered, to finish cooling inside the WIC.
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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54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed one of the two dumpsters missing a drain plug. PIC stated the drain plug pops out whenever the waste company comes by to pick up their trash.
Ensure drain plugs are securely in place at all times. |
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55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed standing pool of water on the floor inside the WIC. PIC stated this may be from condensation buildup inside the unit.
Ensure floors are mopped clean to prevent hazards. |