Failure to Ensure Proper Dishware Sanitization Due to Inadequate Chemical Testing
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure proper sanitization of dishware in the kitchen, as observed when a cook tested the chemical sanitizer solution in the three-compartment sink and found it to be at 150 ppm, which is below the required 200-400 ppm for effective sanitization. There was no documentation on the Three-Compartment Sink Logs indicating that the sanitizer solution was tested prior to use that morning. The cook confirmed that the solution was not tested before washing dishware, and the log for that day was incomplete. Facility procedures and manufacturer instructions both require that the sanitizer be tested and within the specified range before use, but these steps were not followed.