Observation: There was only one sanitizer bucket in the kitchen and the concentration tested zero.
Corrective Action: The sanitizing solution must be changed frequently enough to maintain a concentration of at least 200ppm at all times.
Observation: The container behind the bar used to store wiping cloths was a small insert that made it impossible to submerge a single cloth.
Corrective Action: Replace the insert with a bucket properly sized so that wiping cloths can be fully submerged in solution when not in use.
Observation: There were no test strips available on site to check the concentration of sanitizing solutions.
Corrective Action: Test strips must be kept on site so that concentrations can be tested on a regular basis.
Observation: Overall sanitation of the premise was poor. It does not appear that cleaning is conducted in hard to reach spaces on a regular basis. A build up of food debris and grease was notable under and behind most equipment. Surfaces were greasy to the touch including door handles and faucet handles. Walls are also in need of cleaning and possibly repainting - especially behind the hand washing station and around the garbage area.
Corrective Action: The cleaning standard for this facility must be improved. This includes more frequent attention to hard-to-reach spaces. Debris that has accumulated under and behind equipment is a potential pest attractant and must be removed; these areas must be cleaned and sanitized more regularly.
Observation: Flour on the dry storage shelves is not stored in a sealed container.
Corrective Action: Open bags of dried products must be stored in sealed containers.
Observation: The wooden cupboard housing the handwashing station is worn, missing paint, and has become impossible to clean. The compartment under the sink is unfinished wood and has absorbed a lot of moisture overtime making it damp and musty.
Corrective Action: A new housing is required for the hand washing station that is made of materials which are smooth, non-porous and can be easily cleaned.
Observation: A knife currently in use has tape on the handle.
Corrective Action: All kitchen equipment must be in good repair and be cleanable. Knives whose handles have deteriorated or cracked to a point where they need to be taped together must be replaced.
Observation: The salad cooler has a leak.
Corrective Action: All kitchen equipment must be in good working order. Repair the leak.
Observation: The caulking that seals the backsplash to the wall on the right hand side of the dishasher has come unglued and/or is missing.
Corrective Action: Recaulk the backsplash to the wall using a mildew resistant product.
Observation: One of the lights in the kitchen is missing a shatter proof cover.
Corrective Action: Install a new light cover.
Observation: A number of areas of the tiled floor have been worn overtime creating grooves and patches that are trapping debris during routine cleaning.
Corrective Action: All floors must be constructed and maintained so they are smooth and can be easily cleaned. Repairs must be conducted on all affected areas to meet this requirement.
Observation: The seal on the door for the upright freezer is torn.
Corrective Action: Seal must be replaced.
Observation: Handles on the freezer door and salad cooler door have broken and are being held together with duct tape.
Corrective Action: Duct tape must be removed and handles repaired.