Mar 6, 2026
Routine
4-2A - food stored covered
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
served multiple TCS food items in both prep top coolers not in active use and without covers during time of inspection.
CA:(iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
Advised PIC that all TCS food items not in active use must be properly covered to protect against contamination and maintain food safety.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Observed black organic growth inside the ice machine during the time of inspection.
CA:(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.
(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.
- Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
Advised PIC ice machines must be maintained clean and free of buildup to prevent contamination of ice. The unit must be cleaned and sanitized according to manufacturer instructions.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
Observed chicken being thawed at room temp and salmon and shrimp being thawed at room temperature during time of inspection.
CA: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.
PIC placed food in walk in cooler to thaw. Provided Just Thaw it info sheet.