White Goose Bistro - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

This facility was given a high hazard rating.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description
205	Critical Repeat Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation: Potentially hazardous cold foods were stored around 8°C in walk-in cooler. (Public Health significance) - All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C - out of the danger zone to prevent bacterial growth and possibly food borne illness Corrective Action: Move potentially hazardous cold foods to working refrigeration units that maintain a temperature of 4°C or less, monitor and adjust the temperatures or have serviced, as required. There was significant variability in temperature throughout walk-in cooler (0°C to 8°C), operator may need to reorganize the cooler to ensure adequate airflow.
209	Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Foods were left uncovered and open to contamination in walk-in cooler. Raw meat was left uncovered to thaw downstairs (Public Health significance) - Contamination of food from contact with objects, people, pests or chemicals can cause serious illness. Corrective Action: Cover or otherwise protect all foods from airborne contaminants, drips from raw foods, and contact with objects and staff
210	Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)] Observation: Improper thawing procedure, meat thawed at room temperature. (Public Health Significance) Thawing at room temperature is uncontrolled and over the required time, portions of the product can be in the danger zone for extended periods of time. Corrective Action: Thaw foods under running cold water, in the fridge or in the microwave oven.
304	Repeat Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Evidence of mice; droppings were noted in the facility. Operator was aware and has pest control operator come once a month to check traps. (Public Health Significance) Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases. Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Continue to trap and remove the pests, as well as monitor the situation. Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located, and throw away any food that may have been contaminated by mice or mice droppings.
305	Repeat Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Back door was left open; operator claims that mice were coming into facility through holes in basement floor. Pipe was leaking downstairs. Inadequate sanitation within food preparation area also provides food for pests. Corrective Action: Keep back door closed, or install screen if operator wants to keep door open. Plug up holes in basement floor or have screen placed over top if they are used for drainage. Have pipes downstairs repaired.