EAST 48TH STREET MARKET

1 finding recorded on Aug 27, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.

1. Repeat violationItem 11A ↗

   Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Observed two containers of sliced tomatoes and diced tomatoes that were tightly covered with plastic wrap cooling inside of the walk-in cooler. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Observed two containers of sliced tomatoes and diced tomatoes that were tightly covered with plastic wrap cooling inside of the walk-in cooler. Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. PIC uncovered the containers of sliced and diced tomatoes so that they would cool faster and more efficiently. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

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