- Cooling Methods (corrected on site)
Observation: The methods used for cooling portioned gravy were not adequate. They were placed in a make table that is not holding a temperautre of <+41degrees F. Gravy was relocated to walk-in.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Sliced and diced tomatoes cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Make table at grill line was not holding temperature at or below 41degrees F.
Correction: Adjust temperature and/or repair unit so that it can maintain a temperature of 41degrees F or less, even during busy times. Check temperature at least 3 times daily to verify that temperature is being maintained. Until unit temperature is corrected, store only non TCS foods, or label TCS foods to be discarded after 4 hours.
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12/10/2014 | Routine | |
Manager seemed knowledgeable and interested. Gave handouts: OEHS Guide to Employee Health, Employee Health Summary Sheet, sample written employee health policy, glove use poster, hand-washing poster, sample cooling chart log sheet
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food (sliced tomatoes, lettuce) with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Gravy cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees. Please correct in 30 days.
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11/18/2013 | Routine | |
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