209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation:
1) Rodent bait/poison found in the kitchen and dry storage room. Rodents will spread the bait/poison on food and/or food contact surfaces via their hands and feet, when they touch the bait and then walk around the premises.
2) Ziplock bags of food, stored in the dry storage room, can easily be gnawed through by mice. Mice will damage and/or contaminate food that will need to be thrown out.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Immediately remove the bait/poison and stop using it inside the premises. Only mechanical means of eliminating pests (glueboards, tin box, snap traps, etc.) shall be used inside to eliminate rodents. Inform your professional pest company to NOT place bait/poison inside the premises.
During the inspection, the bait/poison was removed.
2) Store all foods in food grade plastic, glass, or stainless steel containers with tight fitting lids to keep rodent outs.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
1) Empty cans and debris found under the keg coolers in the bar area (by the recycling bins). This will attract and/or harbor pests (rodents, flies, etc.).
2) There is accumulation of flour on doors of upright coolers & freezers, walls, and windows around the pasta making machine. This will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Clean the floor under the keg coolers in the bar area and ensure this is done daily to remove any debris or empty cans/bottles.
**Correction date: Today**
2) Wash the mentioned surfaces with hot soapy water to remove the flour. Ensure this is done every night before leaving.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3
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