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20
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1.50
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Tempura rolls measured 61F at 6:45PM. Cook stated they began cooling at at 2PM. TCS foods prepared at room temperature must be cooled to 41F within 4 hours. CDI - PIC discarded rolls. // 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Cooked cauliflower measured 75F at 6:30PM and began cooling at 2PM. CDI - PIC discarded cauliflower.
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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22
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1.50
|
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 Tofu (50F) and raw shrimp (45F) in sandwich cooler was above 41F. Cooked soft shell crab (45F), cooked lobster (49F), and cooked chicken (48F) measured above 41F in sandwich cooler and reach-in cooler. Raw tuna (52F), imitation crab (49F), and yellow tail (52F) were above 41F in sushi display cooler. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Some items moved to freezer to cool down. Raw tuna and crab placed on temporary TPHC and will be used or discarded within 1 hour.
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 . |
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23
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0
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Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 1 portion of cooked octopus was missing date label on it in sushi reach-in cooler. Cook stated it was opened yesterday. CDI - PIC placed date label on octopus. 0 pts.
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 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
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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 Tempura rolls were cooled in deep container with tight fitting plastic wrap. Some cooked proteins were cooling in small sandwich cooler. Cooked cauliflower was cooled in deep pan with tight plastic wrap. TCS foods must be cooled using methods that cool the food within the cooling parameters. Since establishment has no walk-in cooler, establishment needs to spread cooling TCS foods out, leave them uncovered, and use freezer units. CDI - PIC educated on cooling methods. Cauliflower and tempura roll discarded. Cooked proteins were moved to freezer to continue cooling. 0 pts.
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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44
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0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
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No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Some stacks of clean pans stacked while still wet. Allow utensils to adequately air dry. 0 pts. |
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56
|
0.50
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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee backpack observed on top of a box of food on dry storage shelf. Store employee clothing and personal items in a separate location away from food. |