Improper Storage and Cooling of Food Items
Penalty
Summary
Surveyors observed that clean dessert-sized cups were stored uncovered in bins next to a handwashing sink. When questioned, the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) acknowledged that the cups should have been covered. This storage practice did not comply with the 2022 FDA Food Code, which requires clean equipment and utensils to be stored in a clean, dry location, protected from contamination, and either covered or inverted. Additionally, two pans of whole, cooked pork loins were found on a speed rack in the food preparation area, covered with plastic wrap and dated from the previous day. The internal temperatures of the pork loins ranged from 48-51°F, and review of the facility's cooling log showed that the pork loins had not been logged to ensure proper cooling. The CDM was unsure why the cooling log was not used. This practice did not meet FDA Food Code requirements for cooling cooked food to 41°F or less within the specified timeframe.