209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. Box of raw vegetables was stored inside a garbage bag inside the walk-in-cooler which is of concern as garbage bags may be treated with odour-suppressing chemicals and/or pesticides.
2. Box of avocados was stored on the floor deck near the hot water tank below a ceiling with a gap in it.
3. Rice scoop was stored in stagnant water at the time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Operator removed the garbage bag from the vegetable box, re-located the avocados, and rewashed and sanitized the rice scoop and stored it inside ice.
Violation Score: 9
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent droppings were observed in the following areas:
1. Floor corner near the cooler in the sushi bar
2. Floor corner near the cooler in the middle room
3. Floor corner below the hot-held rice.
Note: A pest control program via ACE Pest control report was in place on a monthly basis.
Corrective Action(s): Clean the above noted affected areas with bleach water today to remove the rodent droppings. Monitor for signs for recent pest activity each day (new droppings, holes in walls, dead/live mice, gnaw marks, ripped food packaging) and implement pest control measures (regular cleaning, sealing all entry points, maintaining the pest control program, covering food in sealed pest proof containers to protect it from contamination). Sanitize all prep. surfaces prior to beginning work each day and immediately after each use to prevent cross-contamination issues.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: A hole was observed in the wall with the pipe in the sushi bar, which may potentially be an entry point for rodents (mice/rats).
Corrective Action(s): Seal all entry points to prevent rodents from entering the food premises. Correct within 2 weeks. Update the area E.H.O. once this corrective action has been completed.
Violation Score: 3
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