Walk-in Cooler and Freezer Safe Assessment

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Walk-in Cooler and Freezer

TCS Food

• Are the TCS food item being maintain at 40°F in the walk-in cooler?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is Milk and Egg Wash stored above or commingled with ready-to-eat products?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Foods are from commercial suppliers. Foods and packaging are in sound condition.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is date marking applied at time of preparation to time/temperature control for safety foods that are intended to be held cold more than 24 hours?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• At receiving food shows no signs of temperature abuse and foods that require Time/Temperature Control for safety are received at proper temperature: 400F or below, 1400F or above, raw shell eggs at 450F ambient, frozen foods hard to the touch.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are foods in storage(not foods in the cooling process) properly covered to protect from contamination?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are frozen foods held solidly frozen and hard to the touch?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are foods stored in the walk-in freezer observed with heavy frost build-up? Ice on exterior of package?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are required TCS foods being properly thawed in the walk-in cooler?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Fridge Maintenance

• Are refrigerated units equipped with accurate thermometers that are easily viewable?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are foods stored at least six inches off the floor?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Lighting is adequate for cleaning and food handling tasks; lights are shielded or shatterproof above exposed food and food-contact surfaces, and above packaged food if the package integrity could be affected by broken glass.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are gaskets of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors properly cleaned and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are fan guards in walk-in cooler clean and free of dust build-up?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are door handles and doors of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer properly cleaned and in good condition?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Are shelves in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer properly cleaned?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Employee

• Eating, drinking and tobacco use are restricted to nonfood areas. Drinking is allowed from closed containers, such as a cup with a lid and straw, handled to prevent contamination of hands or food contact surfaces. Personal items are properly stored in designated areas away from food, utensils and equipment.

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A