Routine inspection conducted for meat area. The following observations were noted:
1. Temperatures
- Glass display coolers up front at 4C
- Stand-up seafood cooler at 4C
- Back cooler room (meat & seafood) at 4C
- Freezer units at -18C
*Note: Meat preparation area within standard at approximately 10C (no storage of meat products here)
- Temperature logs are present and up-to-date
- Thawing practices: Large halibut was being defrosted in the stand-up fish cooler at time of inspection
2. Hygiene and Sanitizing
- Handwash stations adequately stocked with hot/cold running water, liquid soap, and paper towels
- Deli slicer, sausage maker, packager, and equipment maintained in sanitary condition after use. Deli slicer and sausage maker are fully disassembled and immersed inside the sanitizing pail after cleaning
- Bandsaw, cutting boards, and knives were in use at time of inspection. Reminder: if they are used on a continuous basis, clean and sanitize every 4 hours. If they are used once or if you have finished using it for the day, clean and sanitize immediately afterwards
- Meat grinder in back cooler room (4C) cleaned and sanitized at the end of the day
- Large 3-compartment sink available, fitted with drain plugs; sanitizing compartment contains 200 ppm quats
3. Storage
- Meat and seafood are organized and stored at least 6" off floor
- Spices and sugars stored securely in pest-proof containers (note: continue to keep scoop handles outside of food items)
4. Cleaning and Waste
- Meat to be discarded placed in large rubber bins, third-party contractor removes them at the end of the day
- Floor is flushed with hose and cleaned with cleaning agents at the end of the day
5. Shellfish
- Shellfish tags for mussels, manila clams, and oysters are retained and catalogued into a folder |