3717-1-03.2(C) / Packaged and unpackaged food - preventing contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation
Critical Observed food that was not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Observed raw eggs and raw steak stored over RTE food in the preparation cooler at time of inspection.
To prevent contamination, food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from cooked ready-to-eat food as described in this rule.
3717-1-03.4(G) / Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food - date marking.
Critical Observed refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods held refrigerated for more than 24 hours were not properly date marked at time of inspection (lettuce, tomatoes, and sausage).
To prevent foodborne illness, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food held at a temperature of 41°F or less for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation or the time the original container is opened to indicate the date or day, that is a maximum of seven days, by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded. The day the food is prepared or opened is day one.
3717-1-03.4(H)(1) / Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food - disposition.
Critical Ready-to-eat, TCS food that had been date marked was not properly discarded when required. Observed sausage with a preparation date of 11/12 in the cooler at time of inspection.
To prevent illness, refrigerated, ready-to-eat TCS food that has been date marked in the facility shall be discarded if it: (a) exceeds the temperature or time specified in (G)(1) of this rule, except the time the food is frozen; (b) is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or (c) is marked with a date or day that exceeds the time and temperature combination specified in (G)(1) of this rule.