304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation:
Found mice droppings in the dry storage room on the floor and shelves, and on the floor along the base of walls in the front cooking area. Mice and their droppings carry diseases.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Clean up the droppings, wash surfaces with hot soapy water, and then sanitize with a hot bleach solution.
**Correction date: Today**
2) Increase the frequency the pest company is coming in to service the premises. Show them where the droppings are being found. Follow all recommendations and directions provided by the pest company to eliminate the mice.
**Correction date: Apr. 19/24**
3) Have the pest company do an inspection to find where the mice are coming in, and block any opening or hole.
**Correction date: Apr. 19/24**
Violation Score: 3
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
1) There are gaps at the base of external doors, and openings around waste pips in the back food prep area. Mice can enter the premises through gaps and holes.
2) Packages of food (open & unopened) found in the dry storage room. Mice will gnaw through the package to eat the food.
3) There is accumulated grease and food on the floor under the front cook stations, prep tables, and coolers. This will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Immediately purchase and install door guards/sweeps on the base of doors to keep mice out. Block all holes and opening in walls and around pipes with metal plates, steel wool, or wire mesh that is 1/4" or smaller.
**Correction date: Apr. 19/24**
2) Purchase hard plastic containers with tight fitting lids and store all packages of food in them.
**Correction date: Apr. 17/24**
3) Clean up the areas mentioned with hot soapy water and then sanitize with bleach. This shall be done every day.
**Correction date: Today**
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
1) There is accumulated food and grease on the floor, walls, and sides of equipment & sinks in the front cooking area. This will attract mice.
2) The exhaust canopy has come food debris accumulated. This will attract mice.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Immediately clean up the food and grease. Use hot soapy water and a scrub brush to remove the grease. Then sanitize with hot bleach solution. Move equipment and tables away from walls so staff can clean the floor under it. This shall be done every night.
**Correction date: Today**
2) Immediately call a professional company to clean and service the exhaust hood canopy and filters.
**Correction date: Apr. 30/24**
Violation Score: 3
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