209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation: Small quantities of exposed food (e.g. parsley) stored in close proximity to hand sink.
Corrective Action(s): Items moved. Ensure food is not stored in close proximity to sinks to avoid potential contamination from splashing.
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Food, debris, and oil observed in multiple areas throughout the premises, including but not limited to the following areas:
- Floors, cabinets, door seals, shelving. Pooling debris and liquid observed under sushi prep table.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all debris (including food particles, oil, dust) is properly removed. Ensure all noted areas are properly cleaned and sanitized. An accumulation of debris may potentially attract pest activity and may potentially lead to contamination of food and/or food contact surfaces. Date to be corrected by: February 28, 2022.
Violation Score: 9
308 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not in good working order [s. 16(b)]
Observation: High temperature dishwasher is not achieving minimum sanitizing temperature of 71 degrees C at the utensil surface. In addition, rinse gauge does not appear to be functional.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure high temperature dishwasher is serviced and is in good working order. Ensure dishwasher is capable of achieving a minimum temperature of at least 71 degrees C at the utensil surface (rinse water: 180 F / 82 C or more). Ensure rinse gauge is working correctly and chemical feed is functioning properly. Date to be corrected by: Feb 15, 2022.
Violation Score: 9
309 - Chemicals, cleansers, & similar agents stored or labeled improperly [s. 27]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Spray bottle with clear liquid observed in kitchen area. Staff noted liquid was bleach water sanitizer. Original bottle label noted bottle previously contained a cleaning product. No bleach (chlorine) detected on test strip.
Corrective Action(s): Contents discarded. Ensure all cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and similar products are properly labeled to identify contents to avoid improper use and accidental contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation: Counters in sushi prep, kitchen, and pass-through area are finished with surfaces that are not smooth, non-porous, and easy to clean (grooves present between small tiles, debris accumulation present).
Corrective Action(s): Ensure counters are properly finished to provide a surface that is smooth, non-porous, easy to clean, and suitable for the intended purpose. Date to be corrected by: March 14, 2022.
Violation Score: 5
315 - Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)]
Observation: Thermometers not observed for some cold holding units.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure visible thermometers that are accurate to 1 degree C are available within all cold holding units. Date to be corrected by: February 21, 2022.
Violation Score: 1
502 - In operator’s absence, no staff on duty has FOODSAFE Level 1 or equivalent [s. 10(2)]
Observation: No staff on site held a valid certificate for FOODSAFE Level 1 or its equivalent. Owner/operator not on site at time of inspection.
Corrective Action(s): Ensure that in the operator's absence, at least one staff member holds a valid certificate for the successful completion of FOODSAFE Level 1 or its equivalent. Note: Operator to be on site later today, per staff. Have additional staff trained as needed. Date to be corrected by: March 14, 2022.
Violation Score: 1
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