Yely's Restaurant
PASSMonday, June 24, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-501.14-P
Cooling (P)
Large plastic bus buckets filled with cooked beans observed inside of the single door refrigeration unit at 90F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled prior to being used for service. At the time of the visit beans were placed into smaller batches and then placed back under refrigeration.
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.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Eggs were removed adn placed back under refrigeation at the time of the inspection.
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.