308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1. The preparation cooler near the frying area containing sauces was at 8.9 degrees C. It contained sauces and peas.
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2. The lid of the chest freezer containing fish and other frozen foods was not in good working order as the hinge was broken and yellowish insulation material was flowing out of it. The operator mentioned that they would replace the chest freezer with another chest freezer of similar size in 3 months time rather than repair the lid. Most food items in this freezer were contained in boxes and only one package of fish was open.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure that the preparation cooler is maintained at 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) or colder; correct today. Do not store any perishable and/or potentially hazardous foods (i.e. foods with high moisture, protein, and low acidity such as prepped vegetables, cheese, gravy, meat etc.) into the preparation cooler until it is maintained at 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) or colder. A thermometer was placed inside of cooler during the inspection and the perishable peas and sauces were transferred to another cooler below 4 degrees C.
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2. Replace the chest freezer with an intact freezer that is maintained at -18 degrees C (0 degrees F) or colder; correct in 3 months time. Ensure that all foods placed inside the current chest freezer is kept covered to protect it from contamination.
Violation Score: 9
315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation: Several coolers and freezers lacked easily accessible and accurate thermometers during the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure each cooler and freezer is equipped with accurate thermometers, monitor the temperature a few times each day and document the temperature on a log on a daily basis. Correct by June 13, 2016.
Violation Score: 1
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