Twin Peaks

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed several bins of chicken cooling in walk in cooler tightly covered and stacked on top of each other not allowing for maximum heat transfer. CA: Advised PIC When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: PIC loosely covered chicken and arranged in a way that facilitates heat transfer.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed trays inside of bins of flour used as a scoop. CA: Advised PIC food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC removed the trays.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed dishes wet stacked in dish washing storage area. CA: Advised PIC after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. COS: equipment was rearranged to allow for adequate air drying.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed food storage containers stored as clean with old labels. CA: Advised PIC to remove labels prior to cleaning as food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.