Lowry Handy Stop

Official wording

Keep all cold TCS foods at 41 degrees F or colder under mechanical refrigeration.

Inspector’s notes

Bologna (53*F) and bacon (50*F) in the reach-in cooler observed reading higher than 41*F at the time of the inspection. Maintain food at 41*F or below. Discussed storage options with the person in charge during the inspection. Notified the person in charge to service the unit as needed.

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.