K09: Proper cooling methodsMeasured cooked pasta at 82 F within a deep plastic container in the walk in fridge. PIC stated that the pasta was removed from cooking 45 minutes prior.
[CA] After heating or hot holding, Potentially Hazardous Foods (PHFs) shall be cooled rapidly from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. Approved cooling methods include: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans 2) Separating the food into thinner or smaller portions. 3) Using rapid cooling equipment (Ex. blast chiller) 4) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (ex. stainless steel) 5) Adding ice as an ingredient. 6) Using ice paddles 7) Using an ice bath and stirring frequently 8) Accordance with a HACCP plan. Cooling foods shall have enough space around the containers for cold air to circulate, be loosely covered, or uncovered and stirred as frequently needed to evenly cool.
[COS] Pasta placed within an ice bath to allow for rapid cooling.
K27: Food separated and protectedObserved raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods within the walk in refrigerator.
[CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.
K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animalsObserved dead oriental cockroaches on various sticky traps throughout the facility. No live vermin observed at the time of inspection.
[CA] The premises of each food facility shall be kept free of vermin. Replace sticky traps as needed.
Reviewed facilities pest control service reports.
K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofingObserved the rear door to the dry storage room left open.
[CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Observed misaligned door sweeps at the exit door adjacent to the employee restroom.
[CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.
Personal lunch is stored next to customer foods within the 2 door upright fridge. Personal jackets hanging on the storage shelf within the dry storage room.
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.