209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 3 containers of food (seafood) stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the stainless steels containers of seafood off the floor, clean the bottom of the containers and store them on shelves.
The floor is dirty and no food should be stored directly on the floor. Also, debris and dust may be kicked onto the plastic wraps of the containers, which may potentially contaminate the food when use.
Date to be corrected by: Today
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: A dead field mouse noted in a mouse trap below the bulk food container (white bin with wheels). 20 + flies noted in the bar area.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the dead mouse in a sanitary manner. Clean and sanitize area. Continue to work with your pest control company in controlling pest issues.
Date to be corrected by: Today and ongoing
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Cleanliness has improved in the facility. However, there are still areas that require attention for cleanliness:
- Faucet handles of the back of house handwash station - right by back door.
- Small amount of mouse droppings (3) were noted on the food containers in the back room - by the back door.
- Buildup noted on the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
- Baseboard and floor below the stainless steel rack holding cleaned dishwares (nearby dishmachine), below the bulk food food containers, in the walk-in cooler and dishwashing area needs more cleaning - debris noted.
- Ice buildup in the reach-in cooler below the grill top.
Corrective Action(s): Clean and sanitize the abovementioned areas and maintain in a sanitary condition at all time.
Date to be corrected by: September 28, 2023
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: One of the kitchen prep reach-in coolers was noted with an internal temperature of 9.9C. One of the bar reach-in coolers was noted with an internal temperature f 13.5C.
Corrective Action(s): Do not store any cold potentially hazardous food items in either of these coolers. Have both cooler units serviced so that they are able to maintain cold potentially hazardous food at 4.0C or below. If unable to be serviced, replace the broken coolers. All cold potentially hazardous food items in these two coolers were discarded.
Date to be corrected by: September 28, 2023
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: 1. Missing caulking still noted behind the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.
2. Rust still noted on the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
Corrective Action(s): The abovementioned issues were noted during the last routine inspection. Issues must be corrected or have a short-term plan in placed for addressing the violaton - to be discussed during the follow-up inspection.
1. Replace the missing caulking behind the 3-compartment sink. This prevents water from seeping into the back sink area.
2. Replace the shelves noted in the walk-in cooler. All surfaces in the food preparation and storage areas must be smooth, easily cleanable and imprevious to moisture.
Date to be corrected by: October 4, 2023
Violation Score: 3
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