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33
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0.50
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
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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 pork chops and tilapia in meat display above 41F. Per employee all items were stocked that morning. All other items were 41F or below. Items may have sat out when case was being stocked. CDI - Items above 41F were removed to WIC to be cooled down. - 0.5 -
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35
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0.50
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Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed cryovac tilapia thawing in WIC in intact packaging. CDI - Packaging was pierced to allow for air flow into package. - 0.5 - |