209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: - Many food items in coolers and freezers were stored uncovered
- Insert of cooking oil stored directly under paper towel dispenser in between uses
- Opened tin cans of food were found in prep cooler (i.e., coconut milk, tomato paste, etc.)
- Bleach sanitizer solution in spray bottle was too strong and bleached out the test strip.
Corrective Action(s): - Ensure all food is stored properly covered/protected from potential contamination
- Do not store any food items under the paper towel dispenser, as wet/dripping hands can contaminate the food item
- As noted during previous inspections, transfer contents of tin cans into food-grade containers/dishes for storage. DO NOT store contents of tin cans in opened tin cans.
- Mix only 1/2 tsp of bleach per Litre of water. If sanitizer solution is too strong, it can chemically contaminate food and food-contact surfaces.
Correct by: Immediately.
Violation Score: 9
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: - Inside of prep cooler had accumulation of food spillage.
- Doors and handles of prep cooler had accumulation of food debris.
- Floors in all hard to reach areas (under cooking equipment, prep cooler, behind freezers and coolers, in corners, etc.) had accumulation of grease and debris.
- Ventilation canopy baffles had accumulation of grease.
- Walls/backsplashes had accumulation of grease and debris.
- Shelves and countertops were quite cluttered with dishes, utensils, pots and pans, etc.
Corrective Action(s): - Thorough deep cleaning and sanitizing is required for all areas noted above.
- Ensure all items/areas noted above are cleaned and sanitized at least once a week.
- Reorganize storage of clean dishes/utensils/pots and pans.
Correct by: 1 week
Violation Score: 9
307 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19]
Observation: Yogurt containers were being used to store food.
Corrective Action(s): Store all food in food-grade, reusable containers or dishes. Yogurt containers are not meant to be reused as they are single-use items and may not necessarily be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Correct by: Immediately.
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: - Cold water tap at hand washing sink in kitchen was not working.
Corrective Action(s): - Call plumber to repair sink faucet. Both hot and cold running water must be available at all sinks.
Hot and cold running water is available at the adjacent 2-compartment sink in the meantime.
Correct by: Immediately.
Violation Score: 3
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation: Spray bottle of food-contact surface sanitizer was not labelled.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all chemical cleaning/sanitizing agents are stored in properly labelled containers or bottles.
Correct by: Immediately.
Violation Score: 3
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