The Copper House - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:	Restaurant
Inspection type:	Routine
Inspection date:	September 04, 2008
Number of critical violations:	2
Number of non-critical violations:	1
Follow-up Required:	Yes

Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description / Observation / Corrective Action
108	Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils Observation: Dishwasher sanitizing rinse not working. No disinfectant residual. Corrective Action: Repair dishwasher to provide 100ppm chlorine residual. In mean time, spray washed dishes with sanitizing spray and air-dry.
109	Critical Other (Specify) Observation: 2) Temperature logs are not being maintained daily. Corrective Action: 2) Temperatures for all fridges and freezers must be monitored daily and results record on Temperature log. Ensure logs are available for review by EHO during inspections.
109	Critical Other (Specify) Observation: 1) Sanitation log is not being maintained on daily basis. Test strips not available to test disinfectant residual in dishwasher. Corrective Action: 1) Maintain Sanitation log daily. Provide test strips for dishwasher. Monitor dishwasher chlorine residual daily, and record results.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 4) Regular cleaning of facility is not being maintained. Visible build-up of dirt/grime on floors beneath equipment and in basement storage areas. Corrective Action: 4) Maintain regular cleaning schedule in kitchen and basement storage areas. Sweep floors daily. Deep clean kitchen regularly (as per your Sanitation Plan).
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 3) Some produce and dry-goods in basement storage area are not stored in sealed containers. Corrective Action: 3) Ensure all produce and open packages of food are stored in food-grade containers with tight sealing lids, to prevent possibility of contamination from pests/rodents.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 2) Mop sink is not accessible. Mop water is being emptied on ground outside restaurant. Corrective Action: 2) Ensure mop sink area is accessible. Ensure all mop and cleaning wastewater is emptied down mop sink.
116	Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment Observation: 1) Light in walk-in cooler is not working (REPEAT). Corrective Action: 1) Repair light in walk-in cooler (work to be completed by certified electrician).

Comments:

Other items noted at time of inspection:
- Liquid handsoap and paper towels available at all handwash stations = good.
- Quats sanitizer used with clean wiping cloths, for wiping counters and food contact surfaces = good.
- Coolers well organized (foods labeled, dated, covered).
- Freezer temperatures recorded -16C = good.
- Refrigerator temperatures recorded 4C, or below = good.
- Refrigerated prep table on cooking line requires repair (Unit is not maintaining temps of 4C). Refrigerator temporarily being supplemented with ice, to ensure foods maintain temp of 4C. Operator has made arrangements for repairs to be made to the unit, by the end of the month.