209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Bulk food items being dispensed in containers without handles (e.g. salt, cabbage/bean sprouts).
Corrective Action(s): Obtain scoops with handles and store the scoops vertically or outside of container to prevent hands from contaminating food.
Violation Score: 3
210 - Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)]
Observation: Box of bamboo shoots being left on the shelf to thaw.
Corrective Action(s): Thaw food in cooler at 4C or under cooling water. Do not leave food at room temperature to thaw.
Violation Score: 1
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food debris noted on the kitchen floor, walk-in cooler floor, and counter under dish drying rack.
Corrective Action(s): Please ensure cleaning is done more thoroughly.
Violation Score: 3
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: 1)Soup stock cooler measured at 6-8C. 2) Ramen noodle cooler is broken (not turned on either).
Corrective Action(s): Repair/replace refrigeration units so they can maintain food at 4C or colder.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: 1) Observed staff boil slices of pork belly in boiling water over hot plate at bar area (no exhaust hood), then transfer the pork onto small skillet with cabbage underneath. This is a new menu item - teppan pork cabbage. 2) Observed another hot plate used in the back to cook staff lunches.
Corrective Action(s): 1) Remove teppan pork cabbage from menu immediately. Health Approval is required prior to making structural or menu changes. This new menu item requires cooking which creates grease laden vapour. The original plans was approved to have hot plates in the bar to hot hold precooked stock only, no grease laden vapour is allowed in the bar area without commercial exhaust hood. 2) Use existing stove to cook staff lunches, remove hot plate as there is no exhaust hood in the back where new hot plate is placed (by chest freezer).
Violation Score: 3
312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation: Large dough mixer machine still onsite. Several stacked containers and unused equipment were stored between server area and ramen station. Also unused fan in dining room. Restaurant is crowded and needs space in the back.
Corrective Action(s): Remove dough mixer machine and any unused equipment by follow up inspection. Obtain cooling racks (add partition walls to mop sink area).
Violation Score: 3
403 - Employee lacks good personal hygiene, clean clothing and hair control [s. 21(1)]
Observation: Observed a staff eating lunch in the back kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Use the designated staff room to take lunch breaks, do not eat in the kitchen where food is prepared for the public.
Violation Score: 3
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