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20
|
1.50
|
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.
EHS observed marinara sauce in walk in cooler that had been cooling from the night prior at 44F.
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
-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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
33
|
0
|
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
EHS observed marinara sauce in walk in cooler at 44F, product had been cooling overnight. Sauce was in a large deep metal pan with a lid.
CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
-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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
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41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil.
EHS observed dry wiping cloth used to wipe off cutting board with visible debris present. EHS advised that towel should be placed in sanitizer solution or taken to laundry area.
-0- |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container.
EHS observed dough scraper laying in cheese with handle in the product.
-0- |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
EHS observed gaskets in unit containing pizza sauce were torn. Replace. EHS observed shelving in same unit beginning to rust. EHS observed ice build up in the walk in freezer. EHS observed that part of the door latching mechanism is missing which could be resulting in the seal not being tight and letting in warmer air. EHS advised to monitor/service the unit and protect items while cooling since facility primarily cools in the freezer.
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|
56
|
0
|
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
|
No |
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination.
EHS observed an employee beverage stored above single service items in dry storage and one above multi-use equipment/food prep area.
-0- |