209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: A) Scoop for ice was stored in the ice
B) Several foods in walk in coolers were uncovered
C) Foods (ie. lettuce, sweet potatoes, onions) were stored on the ground.
D) Large bucket of vinegar mixture for sushi rice was stored on the ground at time of inspection - covered with a tray
Corrective Action(s): A) Keep scoop for ice stored outside of the ice
B) Keep all stored foods covered
C) Do not store foods on the ground
D) Do not mix/prepare foods on the ground. All foods are to be prepared on work counters in appropriate sized containers.
Violation Score: 3
211 - Frozen potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above -18 °C. [s. 14(3)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Noted several frozen foods (ie. fish) stored at room temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure deliveries are put away as soon as possible.
Violation Score: 1
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Noted fruit flies in the premises
Corrective Action(s): Do a through cleaning in the premises and report activity to pest control technician.
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris on the ground in the sushi bar area, under shelving units, under coolers, under sinks..etc. Premises also appears very wet and cluttered.
Corrective Action(s): Do a thorough cleaning in the above noted areas. Reduce clutter and moisture build up. Keep all items stored off the ground at all times to facilitate cleaning.
Violation Score: 3
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: A) Noted several foods stored in boxes in the cooler unit, freezer unit and dry storage area.
B) Noted squeeze bottles with towels wrapped around them secured with elastic bands
Corrective Action(s): A) Discard cardboard and obtain proper food grade containers with lids.
B) Do not wrap cloth towel and elastic bands around squeeze bottles
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Prep cooler across cookline that had hot cooked chicken stored in it was at 11C. Internal temperature of foods that had been stored in unit for a long time were 4C (tofu). Unit also appeard over stocked and elevated temperatures could be due to hot cooling foods.
Corrective Action(s): Operator to relocate any cold perishable foods and monitor temperatures. Do not over stock cooler unit and do not cool hot foods in this unit. Do not use cooler unit unless able to maintain 4C or less. Repair/replace cooler unit if needed.
Violation Score: 3
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation: Noted a large spray container on site. Operator said it is not his and the company that comes in for cleaning uses it. Unable to determine if the product is pesticide or cleaning agent.
Corrective Action(s): Immediate remove the spray container. There are to be no pesticides applied to the premises unless it is done by a professional pest control company.
Violation Score: 3
310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation: Noted several siracha bottles, oil containers and margarine containers being reused to store foods.
Corrective Action(s): Discard all food containers that food came in. These containers are single use items that are not intended to be washed and sanitized for reuse. Obtain proper reusable food grade containers.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Noted some spaces between the tiles in the sushi bar area.
Corrective Action(s): Seal gaps between tiles to facilitate cleaning.
Violation Score: 1
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