ROUTINE INSPECTION
1 reported violation
- K09: Proper cooling methodsCritical
Observed improper cooling in the following areas: 1. In the back prep area, in the 2 door reach in refrigerator, measured a covered container with two cooked whole turkey at 122F and 131F. In the same refrigerator, measured cooked vegetables for salsa at 95F. Per operator, turkey was prepared about 2 hours prior, and cooked vegetables for salsa prepared at 9:00am. 2. At the front counter service area, next to the soup warming unit, in the 2 door prep unit, measured cooked shredded chicken at 85F. Per operator, cooked shredded chicken was prepared at 10:00am. [CA] Ensure potentially hazardous foods are RAPIDLY cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and then from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Cooling shall be facilitated by one or more of the following methods: in an ice bath; by adding ice; using ice paddles; separated into smaller portions; using shallow containers; and/or using rapid cooling technology. [SA] Operator discarded containers of shredded chicken, and cooked vegetables for salsa. Operator placed cooked whole turkey into a container of ice with direct contact to facilitate RAPID cooling.