203 - Food not cooled in an acceptable manner [s. 12(a)]
Observation (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION): Broth was observed being cooled in a large pot inside the upright freezer. Broth has been placed into the upright freezer recently, it was still undergoing the cooling process and it was measured at approximately 44 degrees C internal temperature.
Corrective Action(s): Operator portioned out the broth into two smaller pots. Ensure to portion out the broth into shallow metal pans, stir it, use the ice water method, or freezer method to quickly cool down the food product.
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Ensure to monitor the internal temperature of the broth undergoing the cooling process using a probe thermometer on at least any hourly basis to check that it is quickly cooled from: 60 to 20 degrees C or less within 2 hours maximum and 20 to 4 degrees C or less within 4 hours maximum.
Violation Score: 5
301 - Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not maintained in sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation: One of the two deli slicer had food residue over it and it was last used approximately 3 days ago according to the Operator.
Corrective Action(s): Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and air dry the deli slicer; Correct today and prior to reusing it. Ensure the deli slicer is disassembled, cleaned, sanitized, and air dried at least every 4 hours between use and after final use each day.
Violation Score: 5
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