Greens Point Catering

Official Wording

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking No date marking observed on food being stored for greater than 24 hours. TCS foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours under refrigeration shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. Prepared foods may be held for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (TCS foods = foods capable of supporting microbial growth, including meats, dairy, cooked grains and vegetables, sprouts, cut melons, herbs in oil). Education provided.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.