Oct 7, 2025
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed items within two door reach in cooler next to soda machine above 43F. Was informed most food was placed from the walk in cooler into reach in cooler at 11am. Ambient temperature of unit was 39F
511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
Corrective action: Items moved to walk in cooler to cool down to 41F. Discussed with PIC to remind employees to maintain door closed to prevent temperature changes.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Observed chicken wings and strips within steam table below 135F. Food was cooked around 30 min prior. Observed several aluminum plates separating food from unit surface.
511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
Corrective action: All food was reheated to 165F or above and aluminun plates were removed.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Observed fish being thawed at prep sink and ham thawing at three compartment unit (within metal container) with no running water. Items were thawing since around 11:30am.
511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed:
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Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or
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Completely submerged under running water:
(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF
(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and
(iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or
(iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including:
(I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or
(II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF;
- As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is:
(i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or
(ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or
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Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order.
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Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment:
(i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or
(ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection.
Corrective action: Discussed with PIC and employee sinks cannot reach 70F or below, they cannot thaw food in them and will have to look for a different method of thawing. Items placed within walk in freezer for quick cooling.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Observed walk in cooler leaking from the roof with mold-like substance build-up.
511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.
(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.
- Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.
Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have leak within reach in cooler fix and cleaned.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Observed excess grease build up within hood vent at kitchen; grease clumps dripping.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
- Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Corrective action: Discussed with PIC to have hood cleaned as soon as possible and to have more frequent clean ups if possible to prevent build-up.