209 - Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): 1) Multiple food items being stored in the walk-in cooler without covers/lids to protect against potential contamination
2) Two bins of dry goods (sugar, flour) in the storage room were uncovered at time of inspection (lids were open).
Corrective Action(s): Ensure all food items are stored in closed containers to protect against potential contamination.
Violation Score: 3
304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation: Rodent (mouse) droppings observed in the back storage room and in sections of the kitchen (eg. near dishwasher).
Numerous mouse/insect sticky traps observed in storage areas and throughout the kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Unable to determine whether rodent droppings are fresh or old. Staff indicate that they receive regular visits from a pest control company hired by the Strata, but did not have invoices/reports from the last visit. Contact the pest control company to perform a thorough assessment of the food premises to determine whether the rodent droppings are from an active infestation. Ensure to follow recommendations of the pest control technician to remediate/eliminate the pest activity.
Violation Score: 9
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation: Numerous instances of food debris, spills, and residues observed on surfaces throughout the kitchen.
Corrective Action(s): Thoroughly clean and sanitize the entire kitchen, cleaning and removing all food debris, spills, residues, and soil on surfaces.
Recommend operator obtain services from a professional cleaning company to perform a deep-clean of the entire kitchen.
Violation Score: 9
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: Overall sanitation level in the kitchen is poor. Floors, walls, and other surfaces throughout the kitchen are soiled with food debris, spills, and residues. Food debris/residues are attractants to pests and rodents.
Corrective Action(s): Perform a thorough deep-cleaning of the kitchen, including floors, walls, coving, fixed equipment, exposed pipes, tables, etc. All surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized to remove all visible debris and residues.
Violation Score: 15
312 - Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18]
Observation: Numerous items being stored in the back storage room (vacuum cleaner, large mixer, old equipment, etc) that are no longer used in the premises.
Corrective Action(s): Remove all unused/broken equipment and items from the food premises. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all surfaces in the storage room after removal of equipment.
Violation Score: 5
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