Routine inspection conducted. Facility is generally in excellent sanitary condition and is well-lit throughout all food processing and storage areas. The following observations were made:
A. MAIN KITCHEN
1. Temperatures
- Walk-in cooler at 3C
- Walk-in freezer at -18C or below
- Prep coolers at 4C. NOTE: Chicken strips inside prep cooler was at 20C at time of inspection - operator states that it is "half-cooked" for quicker preparation during busy hours. While the chicken strips were made recently and cooled immediately, it is a better practice to fully cook chicken strips to avoid the possibility of temperature abuse
- Undercounter coolers at 4C or less
- Thermometer units are available in all cooling units
- Temperature logs for cooling, hot-holding, and cold-holding are available and up-to-date
2. Hygiene and Sanitizing
- Hand wash stations all stocked with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and single-use paper towels
- High-temperature conveyor-style dishwasher sanitizes at a final rinse cycle of 77C (Min: 71C)
- Each food preparation area is stocked with designated sanitizing pails containing 200 ppm quaternary ammonium compound (quats)
- Sanitizer dispenser inside janitorial room releases 200 ppm quats
- Facility has test strips available, sanitizer log is maintained daily and up-to-date at time of inspection
3. Storage
- Kitchen has designated storage area for cleaned and sanitized utensils, knives, ladles, tongs, and small kitchen implements. All items inspected were in good sanitary condition
- Dry storage area is well organized
- All items are stored at least 6" off the floor
- Raw beef is stored separately from cooked items inside prep cooler
- Bulk food products (e.g. flour) stored inside containers with tight-fitted lids
- Janitorial Area: Mop sink and chemicals are securely stored in janitorial room, away from any food products - good
NOTE: A scoop was observed inside the flour container, with the handle clearly soiled. Reminder to keep scoops either outside the container or have handles protruding outwards.
4. Administrative
- Main chef has FoodSafe 1
- Permit posted and up-to-date
5. Pest Control
- No evidence of recent pest activity at time of inspection
- Professional pest control company conducts routine audits
B. BAR / COFFEE AREA
1. Temperatures (Max: 4C for coolers)
- Undercounter cooler at 3C
- Beverage coolers at approximately 4C
- Display self-serve sandwich cooler at 3C
- Coolers equipped with accurate thermometers
2. Storage
- Area generally maintained in good sanitary condition, including flooring and inside storage cabinets
- Coffee machine drains and nozzles are free of accumulating grime / debris
- Hand wash station adequately stocked
C. SERVERY
1. Temperatures
- Chafing dish was approximately 45C at time of inspection. Chicken strips and hot-held items inside the chafing dish at 45C* This was corrected to 60C during inspection (see violation code above)
- Undercounter sandwich prep cooler and cooling wells at 4C
- Panini cooler at 4C
2. Hygiene and Sanitizing
- Panini press in good sanitary condition. NOTE: If generating any significant amount of grease-laden vapours, you may need to consult the fire department on an appropriate ventilation system / changing location of the panini press
- Sanitizing pail contains 200 ppm quats
- Cutting board and knife well maintained |