304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Fruit flies noted in basement storage areas including:
- Floor drain by ice machine
- Beverage syrups dispensing station
- prep room, including ceiling/sub-ceiling in and around pipe network.
Minor rodent activity noted with droppings on floor and gnaw marks on some base boards and paper on floor in noted areas above.
Minimal fruit fly activity noted in main kitchen and bar area.
Corrective Action(s): The basement requires a complete clean up in above noted areas. Remove wastewater buckets or similar from below water drain lines and repair plumbing network where leaks occuring. Clean any exposed floor drains or similar drainage networks (including within false ceiling cavity in basement). Clean and remove any stagnant water on floor of premises. Implement plan to clean and maintain all floors and drains subject to accumulation of water. Review plan in detail at follow up inspection date noted on report.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Floor drains in basement and main floor extremely dirty and observed biomat (breeding environment) readily available for fruit flies to use. Baseboards in several areas of basement observed as potential access points for rodents. Plumbing networks and drains observed as potential fruit fly breeding habitat. Pictures taken.
Corrective Action(s): Corrective action must include elimination of biomat build up, repair of existing waste water leaks from ceiling pipes, repair of walls and replacement of damaged ceiling tile with proper and washable ceiling tile in basement. Plan of corrective action and repair, and sanitation plan required within 30 days.
Violation Score: 9
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Following areas observed dirty and require improved sanitary maintenance:
- Basement: floor everywhere, beverage syrups station, behind bin freezer (must move to clean), under and around linens shelf, at floor drain and around ice machine and hot water tank;
- walk-in cooler floor;
Corrective Action(s): Clean above areas described above. Repair walls, ceiling structure and flooring as required to allow necessary cleaning as discussed. To be reviewed along with action plan on follow up inspection dated noted on report.
Violation Score: 9
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Floor in walk-in cooler observed significantly rusting in all areas below shelves. Floor is extremely dirty and under-maintained, especially along floor wall interface. Discussed with chef. This is a repeated and long standing issue and continues to impact sanitation of this environment. Food observed stored directly on floor, which presents cross contamination issues.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately get food or food containers off floor. (Done during inspection). Develop a repair plan for walk-in cooler to allow this unit to be kept clean and sanitary. Corrective action plan must be submitted within two weeks and approved by this office with completion date no longer than 120 days or 4 months from this inspection date.
Violation Score: 5
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