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20
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1.50
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
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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 covered Cambro of green salsa cooling in walk in cooler at 53F. After 20 minutes of cooling the temperature of green salsa only decreased by 2 degrees. CDI - Green salsa was uncovered and moved to reach in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or below. Green salsa was 45F at 12:20pm. Cooling methods were reviewed with PIC. PIC has been advised to leave cooling TCS foods uncovered, to reduce volume, and to spread cooling TCS foods across multiple pans to aid in cooling. -1.5 points-
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 |
Yes
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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 covered Cambro of green salsa cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Item was uncovered and moved to reach in freezer to aid in cooling. Cooling methods were discussed with PIC. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
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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56
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0
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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used |
No |
No
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No |
4-301.14 Hood systems and devices shall be in sufficient number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on equipment, walls, and ceilings. Observed hood system without hood filters in kitchen. PIC stated that hood filters were removed so that entire hood system could be cleaned. Replace hood filters once hood system is cleaned. -0 points- |