203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Large volume of chicken broth, about 10-15 liters, is being stored on kitchen floor, uncovered and is not cooling quickly. Temperature of soup broth is at about 48C (in temperature danger zone of 4-60C).
Corrective Action(s): Cool hot food from 60C to 20C in 2 hours or less and from 20C to 4C in 4 hours or less. To cool large volumes of soup broth, cool in the sink in a cold ice water bath and stir frequently. Partially cover soup container so that hot steam will escape. When cool, cover to protect from contamination and store in walk in cooler at 4C or colder.
Violation Score: 5
205 - Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Walk in cooler air temperature is at 7C (your gauge) and 7C (inspector's thermometer inside of the cooler). Food temperature about 5-6C (42-44F). Door has been opened frequently and staff advise that the temperature gauge was at 2 C this morning. This is the main cold food storage equipment for this premises.
Corrective Action(s): All meat, fish, chicken, soup broth, cooked rice, eggs, cooked vegetables, etc. are to be stored at 4C (40F) or colder. Check temperature again when not busy and adjust or service the walk in cooler if the temperature does not go down to 4 C or lower.
Violation Score: 5
401 - Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): The hand washing sink in the main kitchen cannot be used as containers of food are stored on top of the sink.
Corrective Action(s): Container removed and sink can now be used to wash hands before handling food (hot/cold water, liquid soap, and paper towels provided). Provide a counter top dispenser to store the paper towels at the front area hand sink.
Violation Score: 5
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