Observed several containers of food (ceviche, lettuce, and pico) cooling in the walk-in cooler and wrapped tightly with cling wrap, not cooling properly.
C/A: 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
- When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be:
(i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and
(ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
COS: items discarded