Feb 13, 2026
Routine
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Observed container of lettuce and mayonnaise prepped around 8am above 41F within walk in cooler. Moved items to walk in freezer before the 4 hour time frame for cooling passed, but items did not reduce in temperature enough
511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
Corrective action: Items were discarded. Advised PIC to place items within walk in cooler or freezer immediately after preparation and possibly to make smaller batches for faster cooling.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Observed handsink basin with mold-like accumulation (black and pink debris).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.
- Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Corrective action: PIC had hansink cleaned at time of inspection. Discussed increase cleaning frequency to prevent such accumulation in the fufture.