KIKKA @ WHOLE FOODS INK BLOCK
PASSFriday, February 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Rice in rice cooker at 90F. PIC stated rice was made 3 hours prior and was cooling to be used for cold rice bowl assembly. Discarded by PIC. Review cooling requiments and methods. Cooked food must be 70F or below in less than 2 hours then below 41F in another 4 hours.
Why This Matters
TOXIN FORMATION: Clostridium perfringens spores survive cooking and germinate during slow cooling. Produce toxin that causes violent illness. Responsible for 1 million illnesses annually. Large batches can take 24+ hours to cool unsafely.
Code Requirements
Cool rapidly using: Shallow pans (2 inches max), Ice baths with stirring, Blast chiller, Cut large items into portions, Add ice as ingredient. NEVER cool at room temp. NEVER stack hot containers. Monitor with thermometer. Document cooling times.