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3
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0
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Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting |
Yes |
No
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No |
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF PIC stated that there is no training in place for employees in regards to employee health. PIC has posted educational posters for illness/symptoms but employees do not sign an acknowledgment. CDI - EHS provide PIC with copy of employee health agreement. EHS reviewed this information with PIC who will review with staff and have sign. (0)
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety |
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15
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0
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Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. EHS observed raw beef over pork in walk in cooler and reach in of make unit. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. No contamination observed. (0)
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
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22
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1.50
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
No |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed diced tomatoes, artichoke/tomato mix, prepared salads, romaine lettuce, tomato soup, garlic/oil mix, and tomato sauce above 41F. Diced tomatoes, artichoke/tomato mix, romaine lettuce and tomato sauce observed in make unit. EHS observed ambient temperature of unit at 42F. PIC stated thermostat was turned down so PIC adjusted thermostat. Prepared salads, garlic/oil mix, and tomato soup were observed in two door RI cooler. EHS observed ambient temperature of unit at 43F with an internal thermometer(digital thermostat stated unit was at 39F). All items observed over 41F had been left in unit over night. PIC contacted repair technician who will arrive later today. Units were checked thirty minutes later with no change in temperature. EHS observed tomato mix and tomato based sauce on expo counter at room temperature (see temp chart). PIC stated these items are used as garnishes and are placed in ice baths. EHS advised to utilize TPHC for both items. EHS provided TPHC form and reviewed process with PCI. All TCS foods were removed from units and voluntarily discarded. Facility has enough cold holding equipment to operate effectively without both units and EHS advised to keep both units empty until serviced. 3-day VR required. (1.5)
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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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 cooked diced potatoes and black beans cooling in large containers. Potatoes observed with tight fitting lid. EHS discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. PIC stated in the past they would utilize the freezer. EHS advised to utilize freezer, place contents in smaller pans, and to stir frequently. CDI - PIC removed black beans from large containers and split into smaller containers in the WIF to quickly cool. Tight fitting lid on potatoes was removed. (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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43
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0
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In-use utensils: properly stored |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a few scoops in dry flours and sugars with handle directly submerged in food. CDI - PIC removed scoop. (0) |