Walk in cooler (2 C), line cooler (4C) - are satisfactory, Small bar cooler for short term milk storage - see above. Keep daily temperature records.
Hot holding - soup is at 60 C or hotter.
Cooling of cooked foods - reviewed procedures. Hot potatoes are being cooled (30 minutes max) on a tray, portioned into smaller containers and then stored in walk in cooler - good.
Produce - ready to use (pre-washed) lettuce is in cooler. Strawberries are being washed. Recommend temperature control for strawberries as well.
*** A prep sink would be very useful in this establishment. The hand sink is to be designated for hand washing only. Prep food in am in cleaned and sanitized sink prior to busy time.
Hand washing sink has liquid soap and paper towels.
Quats sanitizer (after running water) was at 200ppm . Staff advise that utensils and cutting boards used throughout the day are washed, rinse, sanitized in the dishwasher or cleaned in place every 2-3 hours - ok.
Wiping cloths are changed regularly and sanitized with quats sanitizer (extra cloths are available).
Commercial dishwasher (new) has a final sanitizing rinse of 71 C measured inside of the machine - good. Check that your gauge shows 82 C for final rinse for each cycle. Maintain as per manufacturer's recommendations.
Food Safe Level 1 - check your certificate. If > 5 years old, certificate will have expired and you will need to re-certify. The operator requires a valid Food Safe certificate and if absent, one person per shift must have.
Routine cleaning is taking place.
*** Any proposed changes to this operation, including renovations/expansion or the installation of a prep sink (as recommended) will require the submission and approval of the plans BEFORE renovations occur. *** |