209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1. Noted multiple containers of food in the 3-door reach-in cooler, 2 bowls (cutted green peppers and onion) in the walk-in cooler, 1 container of salt in the dry storage area and 1 bag of Durum whole wheat flour stored unprotected and opened.
2. Exposed light bulbs noted on 2 light fixtures nearby the cash register.
Corrective Action(s): 1. All food, with the exception of food that is being used for immediate services during lunch or dinner rushes, are to be stored protected/ covered either with plastic wrap or lid. This avoids potential contamination of food.
All bulk food must be stored properly in a pest proof container with lid to prevent pests from potentially getting to the food or any accidental contamination of food.
2. Purchase either the fluorescent tube protector or replaced missing shields on the light fixtures by the cash register. All exposed light bulbs are to be protected by a sleeve or shield to prevent accidental breakage of the bulbs that may contaminate food or food contact items that are stored below these unprotected fixtures.
Date to be corrected by: July 26, 2022
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: 1. Mouse droppings noted in the cabinet below the front handwash station and in the cabinets holding paper bags.
2. Flies observed throughout the back of house areas of the facility.
Corrective Action(s): Sweep, clean, rinse and sanitize the mouse droppings and maintain in a sanitary condition. Pests are attracted to their own fecal matters and if not cleaned when observed, they will come back and harbour in these areas. Cleaning the noted droppings will also help with monitoring pest issues.
Date to be corrected by: July 21, 2022
As per staff, a new pest control company has been hired and visit the site on a bi-weekly basis. Continue working with the pest control company to deter pest issues at the facility.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Note: This is a repeated violation.
Back door was propped open during the start of the inspection.
Corrective Action(s): **Issue corrected during the inspection** Back door was closed upon request.
The back door must remain closed at all time to deter pests entering into the facility. If you wish to keep the back door open, install a screen door that will prevent pest entry when it stays open
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: **Note: This is a repeated violation**
Cleanliness issues noted on the wall and floor by the dishwashing area and handles and interiors of the refrigeration units.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the abovementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all times. Please follow your sanitation plan to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
Date to be corrected by: July 26, 2022
Violation Score: 9
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1. Handwashing station by the walk-in cooler was not functioning at the time of inspection.
2. Front 3-door reach-in cooler was broken as of yesterday. Ambient temperature was noted to be at 15.5C during the inspection.
3. Leaking noted on the faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Missing drain plugs also noted at this 3-compartment sink.
Corrective Action(s): 1. As per staff, a technician came to look at the handwash station and was unable to fix the unit due to missing parts. Awaiting for missing parts before fixing the handwash station. Please follow-up with technician if this takes any longer as a facility must have the pre-approved required number of handwash stations functioning at all time to allow for food handlers to perform handwashing when required. Note: Two other handwash stations are close by, therefore staff are allowed to use these sinks until this noted station is fixed.
Date to be corrected by: As soon as possible.
2. DO NOT store any cold potentially hazardous food in this refrigeration unit until a technician service this unit and it is able to maintain at 4C or less.
Date to be corrected by: July 21, 2022
3. Purchase proper drain plugs for the 3-compartment sink. At the time of inspection, the staff were using wiping cloth to plug the sink to perform manual warewashing.
Fix the leakage noted on the 3-compartment sink.
Date to be corrected by: July 26, 2022
Violation Score: 9
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation: Spray bottles noted containing chemicals with no name labels.
Corrective Action(s): Label all chemical spray bottles so that there are no question as to the content of the bottles.
This will prevent accidental chemical usage for inappropriate purposes and will help with first aide if accident is to occur.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3
502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: Operator was not present during the inspection. No other staff has FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent.
Corrective Action(s): Food handler(s) who works in the absent of the operator must be registered for FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent. At least 1 person must have FOODSAFE level 1 or equivalent at all time.
Date to be corrected by: August 2, 2022
Violation Score: 1
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