May 28, 2025
Routine
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Observed cheese slices, sliced potatoes, mac and cheese, and macaroni noodles all being held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and rice was also found and observed to be at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC informed EH that the sliced potatoes, mac and cheese, and macaroni noodles had all been prepared that morning and were in the process of cooling whereas the chicken and rice had been prepared the night before being left out at room temperature for a few hours to cool. COS - PIC was informed of proper methods for cooling. Chicken and rice discarded in trashcan. Sliced potatoes, mac and cheese, and macaroni noodles were placed in an ice bath to further cool to proper temperature. Cooled down to 41 degrees before being placed in cooler.
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
Observed chicken and rice being held in plastic container in RIC at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Was informed by PIC that chicken and rice was prepared night before and after was left to cool at room temperature for 4 hours before being placed in RIC. Informed PIC of proper cooling methods and instructed that chicken and rice needed to be discarded for not properly reaching 41 degrees Fahrenheit within the 4 hour time limit. PIC disposed of chicken and rice in trashcan.