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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 sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce cooling at a rate of 0.02F/min inside walk in cooler with majority of metal pan covered in Saran Wrap. CDI: PIC removed Saran Wrap.
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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36
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0
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Thermometers provided & accurate |
Yes |
No
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No |
4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf. Observed thin probe thermometer reading 28.9F in an ice bath while EHS thermometer read 32F. CDI: PIC placed another thermometer in service which read 31.8F.
For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI |
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49
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0.50
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Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
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No |
REPEAT
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on bottom and shelving of all thawing cabinets. Clean as needed. |