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Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. >>> In top portion of refrigerated make table, on cookline next to hot holding station, observed various TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods such as cheeses, cut leafy greens, raw sausage, marinara sauce and pico de gallo with internal temperatures 48*-60*F. In refrigerated drawers, underneath grill, observed various TCS foods such as raw chicken, cooked chicken, raw fish, raw shrimp, raw ground beef, cheese sauces and cooked pastas with internal temperatures between 46*-56*F. Temperatures verified with establishment probe thermometer. Employee stated food temperatures had not been monitored since previous day. TCS foods held in make table and drawers for more than 4 hours were discarded (see embargo form). TCS foods held less than 4 hours were moved to walk-in or iced to rapidly cool to 41*F or below. Ambient temperature of make table 40.1*F when measured with inspector min/max irreversible thermometer. Discussed maintaining make table lid closed, rearranging food storage in bottom portion for air flow and utilizing ice bags during busier times. Ambient temperature of refrigerated drawers 48*F. Discontinue use until drawers are able to maintain TCS foods at 41*F or below. Person in Charge contacted repair service at time of inspection. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Proper date marking & disposition
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. >>> In walk-in refrigerator, observed 2 containers of cooked & portioned pasta, cooked chili, shelled hard boiled eggs and a large container of spinach dip without date marking. Per employee, foods were cooked more than 24 hours prior. TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) food to be clearly marked to indicate the date or day the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Employee labeled containers of TCS foods with proper date marks. Discussed importance of proper date marking with Person In Charge. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Priority Foundation-7-202.12 (C), Pf: Conditions of Use; Pesticides by certified applicator >>> Observed two cans of Raid Flying Insect spray stored on shelf directly outside of office door. A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Discussed importance of the use of pesticides only by a certified applicator with Person in Charge. Flying Insect spray cans were discarded at time of inspection.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection