209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) Box of miso stored on the floor by cooking area. Bag of onions stored on kitchen floor. Boxes of soy sauce and salt stored on the floor. 2) Take out containers filled with seaweed and tofu stacked together in the cooler (bottom of take out container touching food). 3) No cover for salt container (soy sauce spill inside container). 4) Bowl used to dispense salt.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Store all food 6 inchess off the floor, use racks and shelving units. 2) Discussed not to stack take out containers with seaweed and tofu, dispense as necessary. 3) Clean and sanitize the salt container. Ensure food containers are properly cleaned after use. 4) Use ladle with handle to dispense food.
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Flies noted in the kitchen, old droppings found under sushi bar corners (floor).
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure kitchen sanitation is maintained as food debris attract pests.
Violation Score: 3
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Back door was wide open, observed fly come in the restaurant.
Corrective Action(s): Keep back door closed when not in use.
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Grease build up noted around kitchen floor, exhaust hood, walls, sushi bar floor and backsplash. Food debris and spill noted on several refrigeration units. Dust and spider webs collected on ceiling and corners of dry storage shelves.
Corrective Action(s): Please complete a DEEP CLEAN by follow up inspection.
Violation Score: 9
310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Many wooden skewers wrapped in paper towels were stored on top of sushi bar counter. Staff informed that they have cleaned and bleached the skewers.
Corrective Action(s): Wooden skewers are single use utensils that cannot be cleaned, sanitized and reused. These wooden skewers must be discarded after use. Obtain reusable ones that are durable for cleaning if you would like to reuse skewers.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: 1) Operator rearranged refrigeration unit so that the two door reach in freezer is now perpendicular to the kitchen island, allowing newly installed fans to cool down kitchen. Garbage bags were added to the bottom of this double fan as the door is left open. 2) Stainless steel backsplash removed from sushi bar.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Arrange the reach in freezer back. Add screen door if you would like to continue to use the new fan, or remove the fan altogether. Do not use garbage bag as means of screening wall as this material is not suitable. 2) Replace the stainless steel backsplash as cleaning cannot be done properly.
Violation Score: 3
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