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23
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1.50
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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 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 Shredded Mozzarella Cheese date marked for 4/15-4/30. PIC stated that the facility dates foods for the day in which they were received. EHS stated to PIC that RTE foods are subject to 7-day date marking once the package is opened. Once the date is past the 7 day window, the food shall be discarded. -CDI- The mozzarella cheese was voluntarily discarded.
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 |