- Processing of cured ready to eat meats done on site. Recipes provided during inspection for verification of nitrite concentration. Each batch of cured sausage is tested by a third party for water activity, pH and regularly for microbial indicators, reports reviewed during inspection were all within acceptable limits.
- Hand wash station between raw and ready to eat processing areas appears to have been removed. If removing of the sink from this area was not previously approved by an EHO then the hand washing station will have to be reinstated. EHO to reconnect after a file review is done.
- Temperature logs of freezers currently being maintained but not for the cooler. Add the coolers to the daily monitoring logs as well.
- No test kit available on site for Oxonia Active, obtain a test kit and monitor regularly to ensure sanitizer is consistently at the appropriate concentration.
General observations:
√ Coolers ≤4°C, Freezers ≤ -18°C
√ Good food handling practices noted such as thawing in cooler
√ Food up off floor ≥6”, good stock rotation noted
√ Hand wash stations fully stocked with hot and cold running water, liquid soap and paper towel
√ Quats sanitizer available at 200ppm in spray bottle, oxonia active also available
√ Two compartment sink stocked with dish soap, hot and cold running water
√ Equipment appeared to be in good working order
√ General sanitation and maintenance is satisfactory
√ No signs of pest infestation noted
√ Thermometers present
√ Temperature logs maintained for freezers and no issues with equipment have been noted |