Jun 26, 2025
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods (diced ham, shredded cheese, lettuce) cold holding at greater than 41 deg F at salad bar. The diced ham and shredded cheese were in plastic containers, sitting in metal pans that were sitting over ice but not making contact. The lettuce was in a metal plan sitting over ice but not making contact. CA: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures and methods with PIC. These items were found to be less than 4 hours old; however, they were discarded as they were on a self-service buffet. Discussed and educated PIC on proper cold-holding methods or using time as a public health control (TPHC) for the salad bar. Educational handouts were provided.
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods (scrambled eggs, sausage patties) not properly cooled to 70 deg F within 2-hours. These items were placed in sealed ziploc bags at greater than 4-hours prior and had reached 65 deg F (sausage patties) and 62 deg F (scrambled eggs.) Both ziploc bags were noted to have condensation inside. CA: Discussed 2-step cooling procedures and methods with PIC. Discussed monitoring foods to ensure they have reached critical control temperatures during the process. PIC discarded these items and will retrain all food service employees on 2-step cooling and methods.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed interior surfaces of microwave in front food service area and main kitchen with food build-up. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. PIC will designate food service employee to clean both microwaves.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods (scrambled eggs - 6/11, mashed potatoes - 6/19, shredded chicken - 6/16, vegetable wraps - 6/15) stored past 7-days. Corrective Action: Discussed and educated PIC on date marking procedures and disposition. All items held past 7-days were discarded.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods without date mark (jug of milk, sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese.) CA: Discussed date marking procedures and requirements with PIC. These items were found to be open less than 24 hours prior and were date marked by PIC.
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)
Observed single use coffee-cups with open lid being used for storage of spices (sugar, powdered sugar, Lawry's) in main kitchen. CA: Discussed proper use of single-use items with PIC. These items were discarded.