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15
|
0
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw eggs stored over celery in low boy cooler. Observed raw tuna stored over mixed greens in RIC. CDI: PIC corrected storage order for these items.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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16
|
1.50
|
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine measuring 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. EHS observed bucket of sanitizer empty. CDI: PIC connected full bucket of sanitizer and dish machine now measures 50 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY |
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20
|
0
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
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. Observed rice cooling on sheet pan on prep table. PIC stated that the rice had been out here cooling for over 2 hours. Rice temperature measured 78F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded rice. EHS discussed proper cooling times and methods with PIC.
For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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22
|
3
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed housemade Caesar and ranch dressings in fliptop measuring over 41F. PIC stated that these items had been stored here over night. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded dressings. Observed cooked wings and cooked ribs stored in fliptop with temperatures over 41F. PIC stated that the chicken and ribs were high in temperature due to the prep top being left open for a couple hours. CDI: PIC took items to WIC to cool down. EHS observed equipment ambient temperature of 38F and functioning. REPEAT.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
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23
|
1.50
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed many TCS food items in facility being held past 7 day date mark. Foods found that exceeded 7 day date mark are Caesar dressing, ranch dressing, kimchi dressing, cooked chicken wings, cooked edamame, smoked tomatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, chicken pot pie filling, pimiento cheese butter. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all items that were out of date.
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
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 cooked rice cooling on sheet pan on prep table over two hours. PIC stated that the rice is kept out then put into the WIC once it cools enough. Ensure that cooling is achieved quickly to meet parameters. EHS discussed monitoring temperatures when cooling. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded rice.
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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35
|
0
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
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 two pieced of raw tuna thawing in WIC in its original ROP from supplier. Package had not been opened. CDI: PIC cut slits in packaging and was educated on proper thawing of raw fish in ROP. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without a hair restraint. Observed food employee without a beard guard. |