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20
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3
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Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
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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. Cut cabbage in 2 large containers measured 49-50F. Employees stated it was prepared around 3 hours ago. Use ice as an ingredient instead of water so cabbage reaches 41F within 4 hours of preparation. Do not use drink coolers to cool TCS foods as they will not work as well as the freezer or commercial upright cooler. CDI - Employee added large amount of ice to both containers and the cabbage reached 41F within 4 hours of preparation. REPEAT
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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21
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0
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Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
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No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Scrambled eggs and small portion of steak measured 110F and 115F. They were stored on top of other containers at steam table. CDI - PIC discarded food. 0 pts.
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 |
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 Cabbage was cooling in deep containers in drink cooler. Mix for pupusas were also cooling in drink cooler and measured 54F. Use freezer, commercial refrigeration, or ice bath to cool TCS foods after cooking or preparation. CDI - Employee added ice to cabbage and moved pupusa mix to upright cooler to continue cooling. REPEAT
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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38
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0
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
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No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some flies in establishment. Keep doors closed to prevent pest entry. 0 pts. |
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40
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0
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Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
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No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Employee preparing cabbage was not wearing a hair restraint. Food employees must wear a hair restraint, such as a hat or hair net. 0 pts. |