205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Found container of bean sprouts, sliced limes and jalapenos stored on the counter for 3 hours and the temp was 18C. Bacteria will grow on the food at this temperature. Staff explained that they place ice in the bean sprouts and place the containers of limes & jalapenos on ice, but the ice had melted. However, they discard the foods after the lunch rush.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately throw away the bean sprouts, limes and jalapenos. Ice must be present at all times to ensure the food is kept at 4C or colder. During the inspection, staff discarded the food items.
Violation Score: 5
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: The interior walls of the ice machine have come mould and mildew on it. This can touch the ice and contaminate it.
Corrective Action(s): Turn off the ice machine and remove all the ice. Wash the interior walls and machinery of the ice machine with soap and hot water, then sanitize with bleach and water. Rinse the interior surfaces and drain all the water out. Then turn the ice machine back on.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 5
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The handwashing sink in the kitchen was thawing frozen food under running cold water. The handwashing sink is ONLY for washing hands, NOT food preparation. This is to encourage and all staff to properly and frequently wash hands.
Corrective Action(s): Immediately stop using the handwashing sink to prepare food. Remove the items covering/blocking the food preparation sink, and start using this sink to prepare food in. During the inspection, staff stopped using the handsink to prepare foods and removed the items blocking the food prep sink.
Violation Score: 5
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