Portobello - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:
Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:February 20, 2007
Number of critical violations:1
Number of non-critical violations:  2
Follow-up Required:  Yes

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

Code   Description / Observation / Corrective Action
105  Critical Inadequate Cooling & Refrigerated Storage of Potentially Hazardous Food(s)
Observation: Sandwich display cooler and prep cooler are not maintaining temperature below 4 degrees Celsius.
Corrective Action: Adjust coolers to ensure they are capable of maintaining food temperature below 4 degrees. Thermometers must be available in all coolers for monitoring purposes.
113   Improper Sanitary Facilities
Observation: The handsink near the dishwasher is blocked with the garbage bins.
Corrective Action: Ensure that the handsink is accessible at all times to promote proper handwashing by staff.
116   Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: There is a build-up of food debris in hard-to-reach areas of the back kitchen area and walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action: Ensure all areas of the kitchen are thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

Comments:

Additional items noted at the time of inspection:
Mechanical dishwasher rinse temperature measured as 75 degrees Celsius at the dish - good.
Quat sanitizer strength is satisfactory; ensure that spray bottles are available at each work station at all times.
Stainless steel kick-plates have been installed and raw wood surfaces have been properly finished - good.
Staff are discarding soiled wiping clothes (coffee bar area) on a regular basis - good; when not in use, wiping clothes should be stored in a sanitizing solution.