FIREHOUSE SUBS #24

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- *Observed - Meatballs HH in Steam Well below 135F. *CDI - PIC reheated items above 165F before placing them into back into HH Steam Well. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - 2 bags of Sliced Turkey, 3 bags of roast beef and 2 bags of sliced ham above 41F in front standing RIC. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS observed items thrown into dumpster. *Observed - Sliced Ham, Roast Beef, Turkey and Sliced Cheese in Flip Top above 41F. *CDI - PIC placed items on time from 12:30PM - 4:30PM at 4:30PM remaining items will be discarded. PIC will utilize TPHC for today until newly sliced Deli meats are cooled to 41F or less. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf- *Observed - Establishment using Front Single Door RIC that is unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures to cool down sliced deli meats. *CDI - PIC moved cooling deli meats into back Standing RIC to improve cooling rate.

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. *Observed - Employee with pony tail no hat or hair net engaged in food prep. *CDI - Employee put on a hair net.

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Front Standing RIC unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. PIC placed a work order to have unit serviced.

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. *Observed - Dumpster with casing right lid. PIC stated they have ordered a new dumpster.