Mar 3, 2026
Routine
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)
Observed cooling crab stew @ 144 deg F at 5:37PM, cooled to 123 deg F at 6:44PM. PIC states crab stew was already cooling for at least one hour. Cooling to 70 deg F within two hours not met. COS: Food was discarded. Staff was instructed on cooling time and temperature along with helpful cooling methods. CA: Cooling TCS foods must be cooled to 70 deg F in two hours, then to 41 deg F or less. The entire process taking no longer than 6 hours.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed food contact surface of can opener with debris build up. CA: Clean food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build up.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed cups and bowls being used as scoops in flour and breading. Utensils lack handles. CA: Ensure scoops possess handles and handles are kept out of product.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)
Observed hood vent in main kitchen area above fryer missing hood vent filters. CA: Replace hood vent filters to adequately remove grease vapors.