A routine inspection was completed, the following observations were made:
- Walk-in-cooler and display coolers 1C or colder; raw, whole chicken walk-in-cooler 1C; walk-in-freezer and display freezers -23C or colder; hot holding units 60C; thermometers present; and temperatures recorded twice a day.
- Hand sinks stocked with liquid soap, paper towels and running hot and cold water. Sinks accessible at all times.
- High temperature dishwasher had a rinse temperature of 68C at the plate's surface, as per max/min thermometer. Repair dishwasher and manually sanitize dishes in 3-comp sink until the dishwasher is fixed.
- Quats solution in spray bottles, cloth buckets, and at 3-comp manual warewashing sink had strength of 200ppm. Test strips present.
- General sanitation level is good. Exhaust canopy professionally cleaned in April 2023, next one due in October 2032.
- Deli staff clean all equipment and surfaces. Safeway cleaning crew cleans the walls, floors and ceilings.
- No signs of pests. Monthly contract with a professional pest company in place for monitoring purposes.
- All foods stored in food grade containers; covered; date coded; labeled; foods stored 6" off the floor on shelves, racks, or pallets; and foods stored in groups.
- No expired foods in use or for sale. FIFO rules being followed.
- Valid FoodSafe certified staff present, or possesses equivalent course.
- The plastic drip tray under the oven has been replaced. No oil or condensation is pooling on the floor. Deli Manager explained that a metal drip tray will be custom manufactured in the future.
**Yearly health permit fees have NOT been paid yet. Ensure to complete this immediately to receive a new permit decal.**
**Contact our office to schedule a follow-up inspection, once the high temperature dishwasher is fixed.** |