| 26 Variance obtained; Specialized Processes |
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| 26 0080-04-09-.03(5)(b)1 Variance obtained for Specialized Processes (Smoking food, Curing food, food additives for preservation, reduced oxygen packing (with exceptions), molluscan shellfish life-... |
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Firm practices 3 specialized food processes. Reduced oxygen packaging, sous-vide/cook-chill, and rendering meat non-TCS through dehydration. No variance letters were available in the firm for these processes. The firm has a HACCP plan in place for reduced oxygen packaging and for sous-vide/cook-chill processes. The HACCP plans for these two processes are being followed and log books are being maintained for both processes. The PIC believed the variance letters were in email but could not find them. Showed the inspector records of communication with the department of agriculture regarding the variance. The PIC will be emailed information on HACCP plans for producing beef jerky. |
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| 35,36 Pests & contamination |
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| 35,36 36 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage or display |
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| 35,36 0080-04-09-.03(3)(e) Food shall be stored in a clean location, not exposed to contamination, at least 6 inches above the floor. Food shall not be stored in prohibited areas such as: locker/ch... |
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A large bag of yellow onions an two buckets of house made brine used for ham sold in firm. All food must be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. |
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| 37 Personal Cleanliness |
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| 37 0080-04-09-.02(4)(c) Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair while working with exposed food. |
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Several employees were observed engaged in meat cutting with beard nets or other restraints for facial hair. Discussed with PIC that employees must wear beard restraints while preparing any foods. |
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| 40,41 Utensils |
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| 40,41 40 In use utensils properly stored |
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| 40,41 0080-04-09-.03(3)(d)2 In use utensils for food preparation or dispensing shall be stored properly; handle above food, or in running water, and protected. |
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Single use deli cups were observed being used at scoops in a large container of cornmeal, a large container of white sugar, and a large container of flour. Discussed with PIC that all utensils must have a handle, and if stored inside the food container the handle must not touch food products. |
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