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20
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salsas, cut lettuce, and pico de gallo cold holding in the new make station at temperatures above 41F. Per PIC, the food items were placed into the unit at 12:30 at 41F or below. EHS observed the food items in the unit around 2:30. EHS asked what is their normal cooling methods and PIC stated he will place items in ice bath. CDI-All products were observed cooled to 41F or below while in ice bath. EHS discussed with PIC and owner that food items shall be measured at 41F (and maintained at 41F or below) or below prior to being stored in prep unit. He understood. REPEAT |
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21
|
3
|
Proper date marking and disposition |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Disposition - P Observed a carton of milk opened on 07/11 and cooked pork dated 07/11 in reach-in cooler exceeding the maximum hold of 7 days (07/17 discard day). CDI-Both items discarded voluntarily by PIC. REPEAT. Use or discard all TCS food items before the 8th day. REPEAT |
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41
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0
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In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed in-use ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice. CDI-Ice scoop placed in clean bucket outside of ice machine. |
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45
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1
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Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C Observed one tall reach-in soda cooler used to store TCS foods. The unit shall only be used per manufacturer's specifications: "for packaged or bottled products." There are three other similar units that are currently only storing packaged and bottled products. The unit used to store TCS foods needs to be replaced with a commercial refrigerator and/or freezer (this may help with cooling) that meets the manufacturer's specifications. REPEAT
**PIC stated he is looking into adding a walk-in cooler and/or replacing the soda cooler with an approved commercial refrigerator for TCS foods. EHS advised owner to contact health department before purchasing any equipment. He understood.** |