209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Food contact surface sanitizer was measured at over 400 ppm quats (quaternary ammonium compounds) in all spray bottles (five total).
Corrective Action(s): Contents of spray bottles discarded. Santiizer was remade based on manufacturer's label instructions and was retested at 200 ppm quats. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at concentrations required for proper sanitizing of food contact surfaces (for quats, at 200 ppm or as specified on product label for food contact surfaces). High levels of quats on surfaces may potentially contaminate food.
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Pest (mouse) droppings observed in few areas, including:
- Store room (lower shelves, floor to wall junctions)
- Lower shelf located near cook line where pans are stored.
- Hot water tank room.
One bag of flour had what appeared to be a potential chew mark on the exterior.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Bag of flour discarded as a precaution. Note: No other bagged or open food items in store room. Store room area contains bottled and canned beverages, dry food product in covered bin, bagged/boxed single use utensils, and canned foods. No other food/utensils observed to be potentially contaminated. Other items not observed to be affected.
2. Pans removed and placed through dishwasher. Area where pans are stored was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
3. Staff had started to clean and sanitize remaining affected areas. Ensure above-noted areas are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
Note: Premises is serviced by a licensed pest control operator. Most recent pest control report, dated Aug 16, 2022, was reviewed during the inspection. Operator to contact pest control for re-service following thorough cleaning.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: 1. Back door to kitchen observed to be open for extended period during inspection when no deliveries were being received.
2. Holes in walls observed in store room area.
3. Oil and food debris observed on floor, equipment, and ventilation canopy of cook line. In addition, debris observed on some kitchen shelves and dish pit floor.
4. Small gap observed under store room exterior door.
5. Debris and/or items not required for business use stored outside of restaurant near back door to kitchen and store room.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Back door closed. It was discussed with the operator that a proper fitting screen door that excludes pests must be installed if back door is to be kept open.
2. Ensure all holes are properly sealed to prevent potential entry of pests. Date to be corrected by: August 24, 2022.
3. Ensure all of the above-noted areas are properly cleaned and sanitized. Food debris and oil may potentially attract pest activity. Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2022.
4. Ensure gap is minimized (for example, a door sweep may be installed). Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2022.
5. Ensure above-noted items (e.g. old equipment, parts) are removed from the noted areas to limit potential harbourage areas for pests. Date to be corrected by: August 22, 2022.
Violation Score: 9
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: Small cooler located to the left side of the cook line does not appear to be capable of maintaining food at 4 degrees C or less.
Corrective Action(s): Have cooler adjusted, serviced, or replaced so that it is capable of maintaining food at 4 degrees C or less. Do not store food items in this cooler until it is verified that it is capable of maintaining temperatures of 4 degrees C or less. Date to be corrected by: August 19, 2022.
Violation Score: 3
315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation: Few cold holding units observed to have broken or missing thermometers.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure each cold holding unit is equipped with a thermometer that is accurate to +/- 1 degree C in order to verify cold holding unit ambient temperatures. Date to be corrected by: August 18, 2022.
Violation Score: 1
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