Espresso Love Cafe
FAILTuesday, August 24, 2021 at 4:27 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
The items on the top of the flip top refrigerator are elevated; chicken salad 47F cooked chicken 49F pickled onions 49F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The items were rapidly chilled in an ice bath as the fridge was loaded an hour earlier and the manager called in for a repair)
Why This Matters
RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.
Code Requirements
Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.