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22
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1.50
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Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
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No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed prep unit holding at 50F and all food items holding between 48-50F. Facility had prep unit turned up on accident - prep unit turned down and was holding at 41F before end of inspection. All food items placed on TPHC for remainder of service. - 1.5 - REPEAT
Points were not escalated as this was first instance of a repeat. Upon research, unit has a scale of 1-7 for the thermostat with 7 being coldest and 1 warmest. Depending on environmental factors, unit is best between 3-5 per manufacturer directions.
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 . |