Canadian Pizza Unlimited

A container of frozen cooked chicken pieces was observed thawing on top of the pizza oven. This method allows the outer layers to reach temperatures where harmful bacteria can grow, while the inside may still be frozen, increasing the risk of bacterial contamination and foodborne illness., , Please thaw food by leaving them in the cooler overnight, under running cold water, in the microwave if the item is being processed right away, or during the cooking process. The operator was instructed to transfer the chicken into the walk-in cooler.