Hardee's of Americus

Inspector notes: Observed several items in multiple refrigeration units lacking proper date-marking labels. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC had employees create adequate labels for the food items.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee drinking cups scatter about the kitchen with no lid or straw in use. Drink cups were discarded by the PIC. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

Inspector notes: Observed several items that were utilizing time as the public health control lacking proper identification. The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. COS: PIC properly identified the start and end times for food items to properly utilize time as the public health control.

Inspector notes: Observed several items in multiple refrigeration units lacking proper date-marking labels. refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. COS: PIC had employees create adequate labels for the food items.