209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Food not protected from contamination.
Observed the following:
1. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine without a separate clean container. Top of ice machine was noted to contain dust and other debris which may potentially transfer onto the ice as the scoop is used.
2. Observed an uncovered bucket of turkey broth in the walk in freezer stored below other products and containers.
3. Observed scoops submerged in the dry goods containers, such as flour.
Health Rationale:
1. An ice scoop stored in a n unsanitary manner increases the risk of potentially contaminating the ice, increasing the risk of potential injury or illness when consumed.
2. An uncovered container of food stored below increases the risk of contamination from containers or storage above.
3. Submerged scoops increase the risk of potential contamination as staff may touch the food as they reach in, leading to potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Actions:
1. Ensure the ice scoop is cleaned and sanitized and placed in a clean container to protect ice form contamination.
2. Ensure food products are covered to protect from contamination.
3. Ensure scoops are cleaned and sanitized and placed in a separate clean container.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Corrective Action(s):
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304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Premises not free of pests.
Observed rodent droppings throughout facility,namely at:
Area below meat slicer and prep table.
Areas below dry storage shelves.
Areas below 2 comp sinks and dishwasher
Health Rationale:
A premises not free of pests increases the risk of potential contamination of food due to tampering and feces or saliva, leading to potential foodborne illness due to pathogen transferral.
Corrective Actions:
Ensure affected areas are cleaned and sanitized and continue monitoring. Contact your pest control company and increase the frequency of visits (1x/mo to 2x/mo) if needed.
Date to be corrected by: 2023/05/11
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:
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 damaged flooring near the walk in freezer and gaps below the damages where pests can harbour.
2. Observed standing water in the mop bucket as the mop sink area.
Health Rationale:
1. Damaged flooring provides potential areas of harbourage as pests may hide and reside in the gaps provided, leading to potential contamination of food in the premises.
2. Standing water provides a potential site of harborage and breeding grounds for pests, such as flies and mosquitos, leading to potential contamination of food.
Corrective Action:
1. Ensure damaged flooring is repaired or replaced to prevent potential harborage of pests.
2. Ensure mop bucket is drained when not in use to prevent potential breeding and harborage of pests.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Corrective Action(s):
Violation Score:
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not in good working order.
Observed glasswasher in bar area measuring at 0ppm iodine during the final rinse cycle.
Glasswasher was not in use at the time of inspection, operator stated that facility will be in use on May 6th.
Service technician repaired unit at the time of inspection. Verified with a test strip at 12.5ppm iodine.
Health Rationale:
Glasswasher not in good working order increases the risk of glasses not being properly washed and sanitized, which may lead to potential pathogen survival and potential foodborne illness.
Corrective Action:
Ensure glasswasher is serviced such that it can sanitize glassware at 12.5 - 22ppm iodine. Do not use equipment until it is in good working order.
Directed operator to use low temperature dishwasher in the kitchen if unit is not repaired by May 6th.
Corrective Action(s):
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310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation: Single use containers & utensils are used more than once.
Observed a single use paper cup stored on top of sugar container containing food debris.
Health Rationale:
Single use cups cannot be cleaned and sanitized easily, which increases the risk of potential contamination due to leaching from the chemicals in the single use cup, which may lead to potential injury or illness.
Corrective Action:
Ensure single use cup is discarded and a clean reusable scoop is available for use.
Date to be corrected by: Immediately
Corrective Action(s):
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