A routine inspection was conducted, the following observations were made:
- Kitchen floor was painted/sealed (grey color), the floor is clean and washable.
- Cooler was 3C; freezer was -11C; hot holding was above 60C; and thermometer present.
- High temperature dishwasher had rinse cycle of 71C at the plate's surface as per max/min thermometer.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels, and running hot and cold water.
- Foods stored in food grade containers; covered; in groups with raw proteins below RTE foods; and 6" off the floor on shelves or platforms.
- Newspaper and cardboard no longer line shelves or racks. Operator uses small pieces of cardboard on cooking shelf, but discards it at the end of the day.
- Bleach present for sanitizing, but no solution made up at time of inspection.
- General sanitation level is good. The exhaust canopy was required to be cleaned May 10/18 (as per service sticker), operator informed me that the company will be coming next week to clean the canopy. Discussed with owner that he is required to clean the exhaust filters and any surface he can access on a regular basis, between commercial cleaning. Operator understood and will start this.
- No signs of pests
- Staff use utensils to handle food.
- No expired foods in use. FIFO rules followed.
- Found damaged bowls and unused pots stored on floor under the cooking station. Discard or take these items home to decrease the clutter and to make it easier to clean the floor and other areas of the premises. Less items in the premises means less items to clean, and easier access to surfaces (floors, walls, etc.) to clean.
- FoodSafe certified staff present. BE ADVISED, certificates that do NOT have an expiration date on them will expire on July 2018. Go to www.foodsafe.ca to register for the refresher course.
- A sample of your homemade miso paste requires to be sent to a food lab to be tested for the pH and Aw levels. Provided operator a list of food testing labs to contact. Please forward a copy of the results to the office, ATTEN: Lynda Quan. |