209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Bleach was too strong and resulted in the test strip bleaching out.
2) Raw foods were stored above potential ready-to-eat foods.
3) Oyster sauce was stored in an opened metal container.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Bleach must be maintained between 100ppm to 200ppm. Concentrations in excess of 200ppm are considered toxic for health. Bleach was diluted to 200ppm at the time of inspection. To prepare 100ppm to 200ppm bleach, add 1/2 teaspoon bleach per litre of water.
2) Ensure raw foods are stored below or separately from potential ready to eat foods to prevent potential contamination of foods. Food items were re-arranged at the time of inspection.
3) Once canned foods are opened, the contents must be transferred to food grade containers with proper protection to prevent potential contamination of foods. Oyster sauce was transferred to a plastic insert at the time of inspection.
Violation Score: 9
210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Two packages of frozen squid were thawing at room temperature next to the fryer. Both items were still frozen.
Corrective Action(s): Frozen potentially hazardous foods must be thawed under cold running water or in a cooler at 4C or less to prevent the potential growth of pathogens and or the formation of toxins. Squid was placed in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.
Violation Score: 1
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Carpet mats were found in the food preparation area.
Corrective Action(s): Discontinue the practice of using carpets to line floor surfaces. Surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily-cleanable.
Violation Score: 3
502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Neither operator with FOODSAFE Level 1 was present at the time of inspection. Both staff with FOODSAFE Level 1 certificates expired July 29, 2018 (certificates did not have expiry dates).
Corrective Action(s): While in operator, at least one staff in the facility must have FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training. Either one of the operators needs to be on-site during hours of operation or additional staff will require FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent training. Certificates which do not have expiry dates expired on July 29, 2018.
Violation Score: 1
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