Bebe's Caraibbean Cuisine

Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Addl Notes: Observed sliced cabbage mix in the cooler measuring 70*F with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the mix was prepared and cooled at the commissary and placed into the cooler during transit. PIC stated the cooler was not turned on until arrive at the service area. PIC moved the cabbage mixture to ice unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Ensure that coolers are maintained on while at the commissary before TCS foods are placed inside. Coolers may required additional time to reach cold holding temperature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and Records

3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Addl Notes: Observed fried plantains stored at room temp measuring 88*F with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the plantains are lightly fried until an order is received and a second fry is use to crisp the plantains. PIC stated the plantains last no longer than 4 hours. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Establishment does not have a time as a control policy. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control. Provided PIC with TAC guidance document. PIC stated they will keep the plantains in the steamer for now on. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.