ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 reported violation
- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
MAJOR: 1) Cooked onion base measured to be 60F-90F inside 1 door freezer in front prep area. Per employee onions were cooked yesterday night. MINOR: 2) Rice measured to be 101F in 1 door cooler by entry to kitchen. Per employee rice was made 1.5 hours prior. Rice was in deep metal container. 3)Cooked eggplants measured to be 97F and observed to be in shallow sheet pan in ice bath. Per employee eggplant was made about 1 hour prior. Ice bath did not reach container of eggplant. [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] 1) Onion mix was VC&D. 2) Rice was placed into shallower pan and placed back into cooler 3) Eggplant ice bath had water added to increase ice level to submerge side of container of PHFs.