101 - Plans/construction/alterations not in accordance with the Regulation [s. 3; s. 4]
Observation: Carpet pieces were observed inside the food service establishment (where the upright cooler and dry storage shelving is located). Operator mentioned that they placed the carpet pieces to prevent staff members from slipping.
Corrective Action(s): Remove the carpet from the food storage/food preparation/equipment storage areas of the food premises. Ensure all construction materials remain impermeable to moisture, easy to clean, durable, smooth, and nontoxic as this is a regulatory requirement. Operator mentioned that they would look into obtaining a more washable and impermeable"anti-slip" rubber mat. Please update the district EHO within 2 weeks for a follow up inspection.
Violation Score: 1
209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1. A box of tomatoes was observed stored next to a bowl containing raw marinated meat (chicken), which is of concern was raw meat juices (with potential harmful bacteria) can drip onto the tomatoes (a ready to eat food without a cooking step) and contaminate them.
2. Bottles of vinegar were stored with several Clorox bottles.
Corrective Action(s): 1. Ensure raw meat is stored either below or completely separately from ready to eat food to prevent any cross-contamination issues. Operator moved the raw meat and placed it with a large separation (on the opposite shelf) from the tomatoes and reviewed this with a staff member as well.
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Note: Operator mentioned that they will purchase a separate cooler to store the vegetables / ready to eat food completely separately from the raw meat. Please ensure the cooler is commercial grade, able to maintain a temperature at or below 4 degrees C / 40 degrees F, and is equipped with an accurate thermometer.
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2. Staff member stored the Clorox bleach on a cabinet designated for the cleaning agents/chemicals. Ensure all cleaning agents and sanitizing agents are stored separately from food storage/preparation areas.
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Woven baskets were being used to store utensils.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food equipment/storage containers are made of easy to clean, durable, impermeable, smooth, and non-toxic materials. Operator removed the woven baskets and placed the utensils inside a washable container.
Violation Score: 3
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