MIDTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Observed portioned salads stored inside the reach-in cooler covered tightly with lids. CA: Advised PIC

1. 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

2. 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: PIC uncovered the containers and placed them inside the reach-in freezer for rapid cooling

Observed a container of cooked rice and cooked corn date marked 08/12 held longer than 7 days. CA: Advised PIC except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed battery operated paper towel dispenser on the front service line not working, unable to dispense paper towel during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC placed a roll of paper towel on top until dispenser is repaired

Observed cooked black beans, yellow rice, mashed potatoes, sour cream and salsa stored inside the reach-in cooler prepared on 2/11 without date marking held for longer than 24 hours during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: PIC discarded food items

Observed faucet loose with a constant drip when turned off at the 3-compartment sink during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Observed cutting boards with scoring stored as clean. CA: Advised PIC Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.

Observed food debris accumulation on the bottom of the reach-in cooler across from the prep table during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Upon arrival observed a container stored inside the hand sink behind the front food service line. CA: Advised PIC 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed the container during time of inspection

Observed a mop and broom blocking the hand sink in the main kitchen during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: PIC removed items during time of inspection

Observed cutting boards with black stains during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced

observed incorrect ambient thermometers placed inside 2 3-door reach-in coolers during time of inspection. CA:in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

Observed the 3-door cooler across from the 3-compartment sink measuring 45F internally unable to properly hold TCS food items at 41F or below. CA: Advised PIC Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. PIC has been advised to discontinue usage until repairs have been made and a follow-up is conducted