209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food not protected from contamination.
Observed ice scoops sitting directly inside the ice machine in the kitchen and the ice sink at the bar. Scoops are directly touching the ice within the ice machine and ice sink.
Health Rationale:
Ice scoops stored directly in ice increase the risk of contamination due to staff handling the scoops and potentially contaminating the ice.
Corrective Action:
Staff removed scoops from the ice machine and ice sink and placed them into clean, separate containers at the time of inspection. Ensure scoops are stored in separate clean containers to protect food form contamination.
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210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food not thawed in an acceptable manner.
Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature at an internal temperature of-1C. Staff stated that frozen meat was brought out to thaw approximately one hour prior to inspection.
Health Rationale:
Improperly thawing food increases the risk of certain sections of the food rising above 4C, which increases the risk of pathogen growth and/or toxin production.
Corrective Actions:
Staff placed meat in the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. Ensure frozen meat is thawed in the cooler or under cold running water, or cooked from frozen to facilitate acceptable thawing.
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305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests.
Observed the following:
1. Observed flour and other dry food debris on the floor of the dry storage area, next to the walk in freezer.
2. Observed open packages of dry goods and food not in appropriated pest proof containers.
3. Observed screen for back door broken and containing gaps.
Health Rationale:
1. Flour and other food debris increases the risk of providing nutrients and attracting pests within the facility, leading to potential contamination of food.
2.Open packages of dry goods increase the risk of attracting pests and potential contamination of food.
3. Gaps in the back door screen increase the risk of providing entrance to the pests into the facility, increasing the risk of potential food contamination.
Corrective Actions:
1. Ensure flour and other food debris are cleaned up to remove the risk of attracting pests.
2. Ensure open packages of food are placed into appropriate pest proof containers to remove the risk of pest attraction.
3. Ensure the back door screen is replaced and/or keep the back door closed when not in use to prevent possible entrance of pests.
Date to be corrected by: 2023/05/15
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306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food premises not maintained in sanitary condition.
Observed grease and other debris in the following areas:
Behind the cooking line
Inside the walk in cooler and freezer.
Under prep line and undercounter cooler
Health Rationale:
A premises not maintained in a sanitary condition increases the risk of potential cross-contamination and possible pest activity, leading to potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Action:
Ensure the affected areas are cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition.
Date to be corrected by: 2023/06/01
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502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: In operator's absence, no staff on duty has FoodSafe Level 1 or equivalent.
Observed no staff on duty with valid FoodSafe Level 1 certification.
Health Rationale:
Staff without training increase the risk of improper food handling practices, increasing the risk of potential contamination and foodborne illness.
Corrective Action:
Ensure at least one staff on duty has valid FoodSafe Level 1 certification available to present.
Date to be corrected by: 2023/06/01
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