101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation: Cooking equipment was added near the 2-compartment sink without health approval.
Corrective Action(s): Discontinue use the above-noted cooking equipment; Effective immediately. Remove the above-noted cooking equipment from the food premises.
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If you are interested in using the above-noted cooking equipment, submit three hardcopies of the floor plan alterations diagrams drawn to scale (with an equipment and finishing schedule) with an updated list of menu items to the Environmental Health Officer for review and health approval. It was discussed that the cooking equipment (gas burner) requires to be located near conveniently a located and accessible handsink, have appropriate ventilation, and be away from sources of potential contamination (e.g. ware-washing areas).
Violation Score: 5
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. A bag of raw onions were observed stored on a shelving unit below bleach bottles.
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2. Open bag of dry flour was observed near the dough mixer, located on the ground.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Discontinue practice of storing food below cleaning chemicals to protect if from any potential chemical contamination. Operator transferred the bag of raw onions onto a designated storage shelf for onions (away from the cleaning supply and chemicals).
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2. Ensure open dry food is stored in a manner to protect it from potential contamination (e.g. storing open dry goods in sealed food grade containers with tight fitting lids). Operator closed the bag during the inspection as an interim measure.
Violation Score: 3
212 - Operator has not provided acceptable written food handling procedures [s. 23]
Observation: Operator has not provided an updated food safety plan for sale or service of Indian curries via a tiffin service.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure to only serve or offer for sale the menu items in your health approved food safety plan (e.g. pizza). Provide an updated food safety plan for the curries to the Environmental Health Officer for review and health approval prior to selling, distributing, or serving these items to the public.
Violation Score: 3
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A garbage bag was observed lining a food item in the walk-in-cooler (which was saran wrapped in a container below it). A garbage bag was observed lining a chest freezer near the 2-compartment sink.
Corrective Action(s): Do not use garbage bags to line food or equipment since they are not made of food grade materials and may contain odour suppressing chemicals or pesticides.
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1. Walk-in-cooler was at 5.3 to 5.5 degrees C. Ice buildup was observed on the interior of the walk-in-cooler near the entrance door and water was observed dripping into empty containers placed below it.
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2. Prep. cooler door seal did not provide a tight seal and requires replacement.
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3. Operator was unable to find both sink plugs for the 2-compartment sink.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Re-service, adjust, or repair the walk-in-cooler to maintain it at 4 degrees C or less; Correct immediately. Operator informed he would have a technician assess the walk-in-cooler.
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2. Replace the broken door seal of the prep. cooler with an intact seal that provides a tight fit; Correct within 2 weeks. In the interim, continue monitoring the temperature of the prep. cooler to ensure it is maintained at 4 degrees C or less.
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3. Find both sink plugs for the 2-compartment or buy two new adequately sized sink plugs for the 2-compartment sink; Correct today. Ensure all preparation utensils are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried.
Violation Score: 15
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