May 7, 2026
Followup
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BONELESS BEEF BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: 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; COS: MOVED FOODS TO MEAT SINK WITH RUNNING WATER
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
OBSERVED BOWL/CUP WITHOUT HANDLE STORED INSIDE FLOUR AND PUPUSA FLOUR. CA: Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:
1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;
2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;
3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);
4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;
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In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or
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In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).