304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation:
Mice droppings found on the floor in the upstairs walk-in-cooler, and in the basement around the ice machine; hot water tank; on and beneath food racks; and on the outside of food containers. Mice and their droppings carry diseases.
Corrective Action(s):
The following actions shall be taken to eliminate the mice problem:
1) Inspect all food storage and processing areas every morning for droppings. Clean up all droppings immediately and sanitize the surfaces.
2) Start a book to log areas where mice and their droppings have been seen or found.
3) Have the pest technician read the book, when they service the premises, so they know where mice activity is occurring.
4) Block the holes found at the base of the beam, in the kitchen by the hand washing sink.
5) Have the pest technician inspect the exterior surroundings of the building and the roof for entry points. Block all entry points with metal plates or stuff holes with steel wool and seal with expanding foam.
**Correction date: On going**
Violation Score: 3
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Aluminum foil and cardboard were lining shelves and surfaces. These surface have food/grease on them and will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
The aluminum foil and cardboard must be removed every night, and new material shall be installed in the morning to ensure there is no food source for pests. At time of the inspection, head kitchen staff agreed to the change.
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION):
Observed plastic food container lids that had cracks and chips in them. Pieces of plastic could fall/chip into food and/or bacteria will grow in the cracks.
Corrective Action(s):
Inspect all food containers for damage. Discard all broken, chipped, cracked or damaged container and lid. Purchase new ones. At time of inspection, staff discarded items.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation:
The upstairs keg/bar cooler floor is damaged. It is difficutl to clean as there are uneven surfaces.
Corrective Action(s):
Repair or replace the upstairs keg/bar cooler floor so that is durable, smooth, sealed, and cleanable.
**Correction date: Nov. 30/22**
Violation Score: 1
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