Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffett

What the inspector found

• 6-1C: .04(6)(d)Observed multiple items cooling for longer than 6 hours that were not at 41F or below. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: 1) from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C) within 2 hours; and 2) from 70°F (21°C) to 41°F (5°C) or below within 4 hours (provided the food met the first limit). (P) Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.
• 11A: .04(6)(e)Observed multiple items cooling in large, closed containers, that were not able to cool within 6 hour time frame. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; (Pf) (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (Pf) (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; (Pf) (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (Pf) (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (Pf) (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; (Pf) or (vii) Other effective methods. (Pf) 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; (C) and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Items were discarded. New cooling methods were discussed.
• 14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed multiple pans stacked while wet to dry. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C) Corrective Actions: Pans were spaced to allow air drying.

As listed in the inspection report.