304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation:
Rat droppings observed on pallets and floor of warehouse. The operator is aware of the problem and their pest control company has placed snap traps, glueboards and catch-all-traps in the facility. Reviewed monthly pest reports, noticed that no actions have been taken to complete recommendations made by pest technicians.
Corrective Action(s):
The following actions shall be taken:
1) Sweep up the droppings and sanitize the surfaces with a bleach and water solution (1tsp bleach mixed with 500mL of hot water).
2) Increase the frequency at which the pest control company is servicing the facility, until the rats are eliminated.
3) Increase the frequency at which the floor and all pallets are moved (to clean the floor) for cleaning.
4) Ensure the neighboring business (T-Brothers) also has an active pest monitoring program and cleaning schedule, as there now an open doorway between the two businesses.
5) Complete all the repairs and recommendations made by the pest technician to help eliminate the rats.
**Correction date: Sept. 1/18**
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
There is spilt food on the floor and open boxes of packaged foods. With the presence of rats in the facility, all food sources shall be eliminated.
Corrective Action(s):
Sweep up all spilt food daily, and increase the frequency the floors are wet washed until the rats are eliminated. Close all boxes of packaged foods, and eliminate all damaged foods products from the facility every night.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation:
1) White, plastic protective sticker is found on the stainless steel tables in the warehouse. The plastic is not cleanable.
2) A doorway and frame has been installed between the neighboring business, without notification to our office. The frame is unsealed wood, which is not cleanable.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Immediately peel and remove the plastic from the tables, so it exposes the stainless steel underneath, which is cleanable. The tables shall be sanitized with bleach and water every night after work.
**Correction date: Today**
2) Paint the wood door frame so that it is sealed and cleanable.
**Correction date: Sept. 1/18**
Violation Score: 3
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