Rule Violation and Requirement: VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-501.16 *PRIORITY* Potentially hazardous food is not maintained at proper hot or cold holding temperatures, specifically: Observed ham in the cooler at 53 F. Observed cut tomato and cut lettuce at 56 F. CORRECTION: Food was discarded. Operator will provide ice trays for storage of food in the cooler.
Information: Cold Food Temperatures. Temperature of 41°F(5°C) or colder is required. Based on thermometer accuracy, two degrees F or one degree C tolerance is given. Ambient Air 57 F (See violation)
Information: Hot Food Temperatures 135°F or (59°C) or warmer required. Two degrees, 2°F (1°C), of tolerance is given based on thermometer accuracy. Steam Table: 144 F
Information: Dishwashing Methods: 3 comp sink not setup at time of the inspection. Test strips available.
Information: *PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEMS CORRECTED* All priority and priority foundation violations have been corrected during inspection. Please monitor to ensure that this level of food safety is maintained.
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