May 27, 2026
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
-Observed multiple cold holding TCS foods( Fresh Spinach at PTC 55F, Salsas at Salsa cold well ((Kickin Salsa 53F, La Picosita 54F, Roasted Salsa 51F)) not cold holding at 41F or below in the facility. CA: All TCS/potentially hazardous foods must be cold held at 41F or below. COS: Food items were discarded upon request by employee and PIC.
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
-Observed multiple metal food pans of Shredded Cheese prepped 5/26/26 around 3pm in the reach in refrigerator across from the 3 compartment sink, that did not cool to 41F or below within 4hrs. Temperatures of shredded cheeses ranged from 48F-51F. Cheeses were covered with saran wrap, lidded, and stacked upon discovery. CA: All TCS/ potentially hazardous food items must be cooled to 41F within 4hrs after prep. *COS, Cheeses were discarded upon request by PIC.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
-Observed Quat sanitizer in 2 unlabeled bottles stored on counter top near front hand wash sink of facility with chemical concentrations exceeded 400ppm. Sanitizers are utilized to sanitize tables in facility. CA: Quat Sanitizer solutions must be within proper chemical concentrations and shall not exceed maximum allowed concentration. *COS, Sanitizer solutions were diluted upon request.