St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
FAILMonday, August 29, 2016 at 6:01 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16(A)
Cold Holding
Tuna Salad Sandwich......58 F Chicken Salad..................57 F Milk...................................62 F Yogurt..............................58 F Parfait..............................58 F Provide proper cold holding temperature of al cold PHF's stored in refrigerator. Provide temperatures of 41 F or below for all items. All product in the cooler was disposed of.
Why This Matters
THE DANGER ZONE KILLS: Between 41°F-135°F bacteria double every 20 minutes. At 70°F, 10 bacteria become 10,000 in 2 hours, 10 million in 4 hours. Staphylococcus aureus produces heat-stable toxins that cooking cannot destroy. Clostridium perfringens causes 1 million illnesses yearly from temperature abuse. Listeria grows even under refrigeration, killing 20% of victims including pregnant women and newborns.
Code Requirements
ALL TCS foods MUST be held at 41°F or below at ALL times. This includes: All meat, poultry, seafood; Dairy products; Cut melons, tomatoes, leafy greens; Cooked rice, pasta, potatoes; Tofu, soy products; Sprouts; Garlic in oil. Check temperatures every 2 hours (4 hours maximum). If above 41°F for less than 2 hours, rapidly cool. If above 41°F for 2-4 hours, use immediately. If above 41°F for over 4 hours, DISCARD.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Check ALL refrigerated foods NOW; Discard any food above 41°F for >4 hours; Rapidly cool foods 41-70°F if <4 hours; Repair/adjust all refrigeration immediately; Reduce inventory to prevent overstocking; Install thermometers in warmest part of all coolers; Implement 2-hour temperature checks; Create power outage procedure
04-3-501.15/4-301.11
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
Open aired grab and go cooler at the customer area........58 F. Provide cooler that maintains temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Cooler has been emptied and put out of service.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.