203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The following was observed in the three-door cooler.
1. Beef soup stored in 19 L bucket. Internal temperature: 8 degrees C.
2. Clam soup stored in 19 L bucket. Internal temperature: 19 degrees C.
3. Chicken soup stored in 14 L bucket. Internal temperature: 13 degrees C.
It was stated by staff that the soup had been prepared the night before.
Corrective Action(s): Above-noted items discarded by staff at time of inspection. Ensure that potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly from an internal temperature of 60 degrees C to 20 degrees C within 2 hours, and 20 degrees C to 4 degrees C within 4 hours to limit the growth of potential pathogens and/or toxins, which may not be destroyed by re-heating. Large volume containers, such as buckets, may not allow for proper cooling. The following are some examples of methods that may be employed to facilitate rapid cooling: placing into shallow trays, using ice wands, placing into an ice bath with frequent stirring. Verify that items are being cooled correctly by taking internal temperature with a sanitized probe thermometer (available).
Violation Score: 15
206 - Hot potentially hazardous food stored/displayed below 60 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): A small insert of pork was observed to be stored at ambient temperatures. Internal temperature of pork was measured at 25 degrees C. It was stated by staff that pork was cooked 2.5 hours prior.
Corrective Action(s): Pork was discarded by staff. Ensure that hot potentially hazardous foods are kept at 60 degrees C or more to limit growth of potential pathogens and/or toxins.
Violation Score: 5
302 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Multiple wiping cloths that appeared soiled were left on counters in front area. No sanitizer available for front area.
Corrective Action(s): Container was filled with sanitizer at 200 ppm and wiping cloths stored in container. Ensure that when not in use, wiping cloths are stored in a sanitizing solution. Ensure that sanitizer is always available at front and at the correct concentration needed for sanitizing food contact surfaces, such as the prep cooler counter.
Violation Score: 5
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