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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 |
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. Observed sliced tomatoes in the prep top with out a date label. Discussion with the PIC revealed that the tomatoes were prepared on 12/6. PIC further explained that they fill the station using date labeled product in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Reviewed requirements of date labeling TCS foods in all refrigeration to ensure items are being held for resale within 7 days and allowed the PIC to add date label. -0-
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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0.50
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 inefficient cooling methods on recently prepared small plastic container full of shredded lettuce inefficiently cooling in the prep reach-in unit between 25-30 minutes. See temperature observation chart. CDI - PIC transferred small container of shredded lettuce to the walk-in cooler for effective cooling. Temperatures began to decease towards < 41 F after +15 mintues. Points remain at half demerits due to improvements made on cooling methods. -0.5-
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
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
Yes |
No
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No |
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed several plastic food containers wet nesting on floating shelf. CDI - Utensils separated to allow for air drying. -0- |