3717-1-03.4(E) / Cooling methods - temperature and time control.
Observed improper method for cooling TCS foods. Refried beans being cooled on food prep table at room temperature.
To prevent the growth of pathogens: (1) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled: (a) Placing the food in shallow pans; (b) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (c) Using rapid cooling equipment; (d) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (e) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (f) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (g) Other effective methods; (2) When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is cooling must be arranged so as to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls and; loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination.
3717-1-04.1(Y) / Temperature measuring devices.
The thermometer in the cold holdng unit was broken. Cold or hot holding equipment did not contain a thermometer, or the thermometer was not correctly placed.
A properly designed temperature measuring device as specified in this rule shall be located in the warmest part of a cooling unit or the coolest part of a food warming unit.
3717-1-04.4(A)(1) / Equipment - good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed ice build-up in the walk-in freezer. Equipment and/or components are not maintained in good working order.
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under rules 3717-1-04 and 3717-1-04.1 of this code.
3717-1-04.4(A)(1) / Equipment - good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed a cracked ice lid on the ice machine. Equipment and/or components are not maintained in good working order.
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under rules 3717-1-04 and 3717-1-04.1 of this code.
3717-1-04.4(A)(1) / Equipment - good repair and proper adjustment.
Observed the walk-in cooler being 50F. Food inside the cooler was above 41F. Equipment and/or components are not maintained in good working order.
Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under rules 3717-1-04 and 3717-1-04.1 of this code.
3717-1-05.1(S)(1) / Plumbing system - maintained in good repair.
Observed the handwashing sink in the restroom leaking. The plumbing system was not properly repaired.
To prevent health hazards, a plumbing system shall be repaired according to the Ohio building code.
3717-1-06.4(B) / Cleaning - frequency and restrictions.
Observed the air vent above the mop sink with visible build-up. Observed a build-up of dirt and debris.
The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, and cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed.
3717-1-07(A) / Poisonous or toxic materials: Original containers: identifying information.
Observed a bottle of sanitizer water without a proper label. Observed containers of poisonous or toxic chemicals that did not contain the manufacturers label.
To prevent illness, containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.