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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed unpackaged food in salad prep section of the self-service buffet line in contact with undrained ice (sliced tomatoes, pickles). Corrective action - PIC advised to prevent contact between food items and ice during storage/holding unless food containers are self-draining. Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice. 1. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water. 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 3 and 4 of this subsection, unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3. Whole, raw fruits or vegetables; cut, raw vegetables such as celery or carrot sticks or cut potatoes; and tofu may be immersed in ice or water. 4. Raw poultry and raw fish that are received immersed in ice in shipping containers may remain in that condition while in storage awaiting preparation, display, service, or sale.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed unpackaged food in sandwich prep section of main kitchen in contact with undrained ice. CA: Advised PIC to raise unpackaged food containers high enough above ice to prevent cross contamination while maintaining a cool state of food.