Feb 12, 2026
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
EHS observed multiple food items located in the prep top cooler on the left side. EHS informed PIC that they get the food from the reach in cooler that is behind the prep top cooler. EHS checked the ambient in the reach in cooler and it was at 41 degrees. She did say that last time when they were having issues with the unit maintenance told her that you cannot stack items on top of each other because it does not allow the air to circulate in the unit and keep items cold.
CA-EHS informed PIC to put items on ice to bring the temperatures down and to inform employees to not over stack items in the reach in cooler. EHS also asked if they had temperature logs. PIC stated that they did not complete one yet for today.
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