Approved Systems (HACCP Plans/Time as Public Health Control) "Mark the name and ""consume by"" or preparation date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation or opening of original package if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41*F or below the food shall be served, sold, or discarded within 7 calendar days (example: prepared on 10/14/14 consume by 10/20/14) not to exceed the manufacturer use-by date. (229.164(o)) Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigerated temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of such growth allowed. Observed no dates associated with the corndogs, taquitoes, and other foods in open containers in the reach in cooler near dish sink."
Food Contact Surfaces of Equipment and Utensils Cleaned/Sanitized "Food contact surfaces used to prepare/store food items must not be soiled with accumulations of food and/or other residues to avoid contaminating foods with unknown substances. (229.165(m)) Surface must be washed until visibly clean, rinsed, and sanitized regularly to avoid such buildup. Clean before storing for future use. Observed pink slime buildup inside of the ice machine."
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