304 - Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)]
Observation:
Found mice droppings in the front service area under the hand washing sink; on the lower shelves below the flat grill; on the floor in the walk-in-cooler; and on shelves of cupboards. Mice and their droppings carry diseases that could be transferred onto food.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Clean up all the mice droppings, and wash & sanitize all surfaces that came into contact with the droppings.
2) Block all openings and holes in walls and around pipes.
3) Hire a professional company to eliminate the mice.
4) Increase the frequency which detailed cleaning and hard to reach areas are cleaned.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 3
305 - Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)]
Observation:
There is a large hole in the wall under the hand washing sink in the front service area. Pests can enter the premises through this hole.
Corrective Action(s):
1. Immediately block and seal the hole to prevent the entry of pests. Use metal plates or metal mesh (1/4" or smaller) to block the opening.
2. Remove all items off the floor and discard broken or unused items from the premises to discourage pests from living and breeding in the premises.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 3
306 - Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)]
Observation:
Accumulation of food and grease debris found on walls and floor under and behind equipment and shelves/rack; on legs of equipment and racks; and on lower shelves or cupboards. This will attract and harbor pests.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately complete a deep cleaning of the mentioned areas.
- Move equipment and racks away from walls so the walls and floors can be cleaned.
- Take all items off cupboards and racks to clean the shelves.
- Increase the frequencey these areas are being cleaned to help eliminate the mice problem.
**Correction date: Dec. 13/23**
Violation Score: 9
310 - Single use containers & utensils are used more than once [s. 20]
Observation:
Staff wearing disposable gloves to complete more than one task. The gloves will contaminate food as they are not being changed.
Corrective Action(s):
Immediately retrain staff on the correct use of disposable gloves. Gloves shall only be used to complete one task, then they shall be thrown away and the hands washed BEFORE putting on a new pair.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 3
311 - Premises not maintained as per approved plans [s. 6(1)(b)]
Observation:
1) Floor tiles in the dishwashing area have lifted off the floor, food and water are getting under the tiles. The floor is no longer durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable. This will attract pests.
2) The grease trap, under the back prep table, is leaking. This will attract pests.
Corrective Action(s):
1) Repair/replace the floor tiles so the floor is durable, smooth, level, sealed and cleanable.
**Correction date: Jan. 31/24**
2) Immediately call a professional company to clean and service ALL the grease traps, and to repair or fix the leaking grease trap.
**Correction date: Immediately**
Violation Score: 3
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