FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL scores 89; inspectors cite handwashing issues

1. 01

   Handwashing

   Item 2-2D ↗

   Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(3)(a)

   Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. At the time of inspection there was no handwashing cleanser available at hand wash sink outside of employee locker room / unisex toilet facility. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge had food worker replenish hand washing cleanser. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Handwashing

   Item 2-2D ↗

   Hand Drying Provision. Hand Drying Provision.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

   Hand Drying Provision. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with 1. Individual, disposable towels. 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; 3. A heated-air hand drying device. At the time of inspection there was no hand drying provision available at two hand wash sinks in the main food preparation area in kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge had hand drying provisions replenished by food worker. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers. At the time of inspection inner walls of ice machine was observed with black mold like substance and one dead roach in main kitchen.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers. At the time of inspection inner walls of ice machine was observed with black mold like substance and one dead roach in main kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in Charge had food worker discard said ice and wash, rinse and sanitize said equipment. Person in Charge was also advised to create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and contamination of food product. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   New violation
4. 04

   Cooling methods and equipment

   Item 11A ↗

   Cooling Methods. 1.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(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; (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; (vii) Other effective methods. 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. At the time of inspection a large portion of cooked chicken was observed cooling in a deep, covered pan in walk in cooler in main kitchen. Corrected on Site: Person in charge had food worker separate in smaller portions and loosely covered shallow pans. Discussed proper cooling methods and provided " Just Cool It " Poster Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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