CAFE DELECTICA
SCORE: 17 POINTSThursday, March 17, 2022
Violations Cited
04A
Food Protection Certificate Not Held by Supervisor
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
KNOWLEDGE GAP: Establishments without certified managers have 2.5x more critical violations. Lack of food safety knowledge directly correlates with foodborne illness outbreaks. Certified managers reduce outbreak risk by 60% through proper training and oversight.
Obtain Food Protection Certificate immediately through NYC-approved course. Certificate holder must be present ALL operating hours. Post certificate conspicuously. Maintain valid certification (renew every 5 years). Train all staff on food safety basics.
02G
Cold TCS Food Held Above 41ยฐF
Cold food item held above 41ยบ F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ยบF) except during necessary preparation.
DANGER ZONE GROWTH: Between 41-70ยฐF, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. Salmonella doubles every 20 minutes at 70-90ยฐF. After just 4 hours above 41ยฐF, bacteria levels can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure (E. coli), and typhoid fever (Salmonella).
Keep all cold TCS foods at 41ยฐF or below (smoked fish 38ยฐF, shell eggs 45ยฐF). Monitor with calibrated thermometer every 2-4 hours. Ice baths must surround container to food level. Repair refrigeration immediately. DISCARD foods above 41ยฐF for over 4 hours.
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