Observations
Based on the physical plant inspection, the facility failed to keep frozen food at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
The findings include:
A physical plant inspection was conducted on May 5, 2014, at approximately 11:30 AM and 2:37 PM. The facility failed to keep frozen food at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermometer in the freezer registered 20 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.
A review of the freezer temperature log indicated that the freezer measured above 0 degrees Fahrenheit on various days within the months of March, April, and May.
In addition, during the inspection at 2:37 PM, meat was observed to be thawed and had to be removed from the freezer.
The Facility Director confirmed the findings.
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Plan of Correction
New freezer purchased to ensure an accurate temperature reading of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. Line staff will monitor freezer temperature once daily and document findings on freezer log. Program Supervisor will monitor freezer readings once weekly and review freezer log weekly to ensure freezer remains at a temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or below. |