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20
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0
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
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. - Observed raw chicken stored in large container of water not meet cooling parameters. Raw chicken was combined with water 4 days ago, after chicken was cut and prepped at room temperature. PIC did not know what temperature of water was used. Observed raw chicken at 45F in center of large bin. Observed raw chicken at 41F near edges of large bin. All other items in RIC were 41F or below. PIC stated the bin of chicken was not removed from unit since last night. -CDI- PIC drained water from chicken and placed chicken in smaller tray to cool rapidly to 41F or below.
For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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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 raw chicken stored in large, plastic container covered with lid not meet cooling parameters. PIC stated chicken was cut and prepped at room temperature four days ago, then placed in large plastic container with water. PIC did not know what temperature of water was used. Observed raw chicken at 45F in center of large bin. Observed raw chicken at 41F near edges of large bin. All other items in RIC were 41F or below. PIC stated the bin of chicken was not removed from unit since last night. -CDI- PIC drained water from chicken and placed chicken in smaller tray, uncovered, to cool rapidly to 41F or below.
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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39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-303.12(A) Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water. -Observed raw chicken stored in water in two large plastic containers. -CDI- PIC drained water from chicken and placed in clean containers. |
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44
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0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. -Observed wet stacking among multiple dishes stored as clean. |
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55
|
1
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -Observed exposed concrete on flooring throughout kitchen. Resurface or paint floors to be smooth and easily cleanable. |