209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Boxes of food products and food contact items stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer, in the dry storage area and along the corridor of the patrons' washroom.
2. Multiple containers of food noted uncovered in the 2 reach-in coolers along the cookline.
Dates to be corrected by for #1 and #2: March 26, 2022
Corrective Action(s): 1. All food products and food contact items are to be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to allow for proper cleaning and sanitation of the floor. It also allows the operator to monitor for signs of pests.
2. All food products in storage (including refrigeration units) must be stored covered with a plastic wrap/ lid to prevent potential cross-contamination of food.
Violation Score: 9
210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Upon the start of the inspection, meat products were noted thawing in the 2nd compartment of the 3-part sink with a small amount of cold water trickling from the faucet into that compartment.
**Issue corrected during the inspection** Staff turned up the cold water going into the 2nd compartment of the sinks.
Corrective Action(s): When thawing, food products must be completely submerged under cold running water.
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Mouse droppings noted in multiple areas in the dry storage room.
Date to be corrected by: April 7, 2022
Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse and sanitize the floor of the dry storage room. By removing all mouse droppings noted in the dry storage room then we will find out whether the droppings noted is a new issue or a reoccuring issue. If mouse droppings return after cleaning, then the operator must contact a pest control company to address the mice issue.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Mop water noted in the mop bucket.
Date to be corrected by: End of tonight
Corrective Action(s): Discard dirty mop water from the mop bucket. The mop bucket must be immediately emptied after use to prevent attracting and/ or breeding of pests.
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: 1. Grease buildup noted along the vent hood.
2. Grease, dust and debris noted in the cabinet of the deep fryer.
3. Dust noted on the ceiling by the vents upon entrance to the kitchen and above the dish machine.
4. Food debris noted along the door gasket of the reach-in cooler in the cook line.
5. Dust noted on the wall in the walk-in cooler.
Date to be corrected by: April 7, 2022
Corrective Action(s): Wash, rinse and sanitize the abovementioned areas. Any grease or food debris buildup may become a source of food for pests.
Violation Score: 9
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: 1. Noted 3 roughly 20 L pails of Rona container used for the storage of broth.
Date to be corrected by: March 26, 2022
2. Rust noted on the shelvings in the walk-in cooler.
Date to be corrected by: April 24, 2022
Corrective Action(s): 1. Only use food safe containers for the storage of food. Any other containers, especially ones used previously for the storage of chemicals, are not thoroughly washed and sanitized, then any exisiting materials/ chemicals may leached into the food.
2. Replace the rusty shelves as the rust on the shelves will impede cleaning and sanitizing.
Violation Score: 3
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