Dec 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 time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in prep top/reach-in unit being cold held above 41°F. Unit is not properly working and has had issues per kitchen staff. Temperatures of TCS foods ranged between 45-53°F TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below.
COS by discarding. Must place new items on an effective ice bath or switch to a temporary time as a public health control procedure; Health Authority discussed how to follow both procedures with kitchen staff.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Observed dish machine at bar not dispensing chlorine even after priming. Chlorine must dispense at 50 ppm to ensure glassware is properly being sanitized. COS by discontinuing use of dish machine and switching to plastic cups. Must address issue.
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)
Observed chicken wings cooling in two large, deep pans. Both pans were fully covered in plastic wrap and stacked on top of each other, preventing proper air flow needed to cool.
- Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:
(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf
(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf
(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf
(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf
(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf
(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or
(vii) Other effective methods. Pf
COS by transferring wings to sheet tray.