Fry Dump Station 7-Minute Discard Timer Audit

Inspection template for random pulls verifying french fries are discarded within the approved time limit under Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC), with documentation of timestamp, product, and disposition.

Inspection Setup and Scope

• Inspection is a random pull of an active fry dump station
  Verify the station selected is actively in use and was chosen as an unannounced spot-check.
• Inspector recorded date, time, and station location
  Capture the inspection timestamp and identify the specific fry dump station or line position.
• Applicable TPHC discard threshold confirmed
  Confirm the site is using the approved discard threshold for fries and that the threshold is known before evaluating the product.
• Station timer is visible and functioning
  Timer display must be readable from the station and actively counting or set to the correct hold interval.

Product Hold Time Verification

• Product identified as french fries
  Verify the item being evaluated is french fries held at the dump station.
• Hold start time documented
  Record when the fries were placed into the dump station or when the hold timer was started.
• Current elapsed hold time
  Measure the elapsed time since the hold started. Any value above the approved threshold is a critical deficiency.
• Fries are within the approved discard threshold
  Confirm the product has not exceeded the approved TPHC limit at the time of inspection.

Disposition and Corrective Action

• Disposition recorded
  Document the final disposition of the fries at the time of the audit.
• If over threshold, fries were discarded immediately
  Any fries beyond the approved hold time must be removed from service without delay.
• Corrective action documented for any non-conformance
  Describe the corrective action taken, including discard, retraining, timer reset, or escalation to management.

Documentation and Traceability

• Audit log includes timestamp, product, and disposition
  Each pull must be documented with the inspection timestamp, product identity, and final disposition.
• Photo evidence captured when non-conformance is found
  Attach a photo of the timer, product label, or station condition when a failure or discrepancy is observed.
• Supervisor notified of any critical deficiency
  Confirm escalation occurred for any product held beyond the approved threshold or any missing timer control.