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33
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1
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
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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 tuna salad made in house cooling in WIC in large container with lid partially open. PIC stated this item was prepared this morning and left in WIC to cool. EHS observed no change in temperature within 15 minutes. CDI - PIC placed tuna salad in blast chiller to quickly cool. EHS observed buffalo chicken prepared this morning cooling on a speed rack in WIC. Buffalo chicken was placed at the bottom of speed rack with limited air flow. EHS observed a one degree change in 15 minutes. CDI - PIC placed buffalo chicken in blast chiller to quickly cool. EHS advised PIC to utilize blast chiller for all cooling or use other methods to facilitate cooling such as stirring frequently, placing product where it can get adequate airflow, or placing in smaller metal pans. REPEAT. (1)
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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 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed a log of ground beef thawing in prep sink under running water. Water was observed at 72F and the drain to the sink was closed not allowing water to drain. CDI - PIC opened drain and added ice to facilitate proper thawing. REPEAT. (0.5) |
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37
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0
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Food properly labeled: original container |
No |
No
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No |
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed numerous containers of flour and spices unlabeled in plastic containers. EHS advised PIC that all containers of food taken out of the original container shall bear a label with what it contains. (0) |
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38
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1
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
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No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed numerous fruit flies throughout the kitchen area. (1) |
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45
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0
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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used |
Yes |
No
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No |
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service items in dry storage stored on the floor. CDI - PIC moved items to approved storage area.(0) |