209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: 1) A box of cucumber stored on top of another box of cucumber without lid in the back fridge. 2) Raw frozen tuna are stored in cardboard boxes inside chest freezers. 3) A tupperware was stored in a tub of mayo and was confirmed to be used to dispense mayo in the sushi bar area (for california rolls). 4) Containers of ginger and box of onions were left on the floor in the back storage area.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Cover all food when not in use and do not double stack food inserts. 2) Place frozen fish in food grade bags, do not use cardboard boxes as containers as it is not cleanable. 3) Do not use tupperware to dispense mayo as there is no handle and it is unsanitary. Obtain a proper scooper with handle to dispense mayo. 4) Store all food 6 inches off the ground.
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Flies are noted in the kitchen area.
Corrective Action(s): Refer to comments on code 306.
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris and grease build up noted in several areas - kitchen floors (water starting to pool in grout of tile again), corner where shrimp and spoon were found, deep frying area, hallway to sushi bar, all shelving units and racks, sides of refrigerators, inside of refrigerators (prep cooler and small fridge under fryer), back storage floor (all shelving units and staff area), server area (shelving units around miso soup). Walls, ceilings and even wires appear to have grease build up. Heavy mould growth is noted around sushi bar handwash station.
Corrective Action(s): Conduct a DEEP CLEAN by follow up inspection. Remove all equipment and fully clean all areas! Remove mouldy caulking and replace with new caulking around sushi bar handwash station.
Violation Score: 15
312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation: 1) Jackets were left on the shelf beneath the tubs of mayo in the sushi bar. 2) Unused cutting board is left on the floor of back kitchen. 3) Unused knives were kept in a container that appears to have food debris. Staff said they are keeping extra equipment.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Keep all staff belongings in the back storage area, do not leave in the kitchen. 2)3) Remove unused equipment from premises or keep it in a sanitary condition for both cutting board and knives.
Violation Score: 1
502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: No staff onsite has Foodsafe Level 1 or equivalent. Only staff that is Foodsafe certified is the sushi bar manager who is not working at time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Have new kitchen manager, one additional kitchen staff, one additional sushi bar staff to obtain Foodsafe and submit copies of certificate by August 31, 2019.
Violation Score: 1
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