Stardust Restaurant - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

This facility was given a moderate hazard rating.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description
205	Critical Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Small walk in cooler holding potentially hazardous foods measured at temperatures between 13.5-9.8°C during operational hours. Temperatures of this cooling unit fluctuate greatly whenever the unit door is opened and closed during operational hours. Raw broccoli, representing the item stored in the cooler for the longest period of time, was probed at 7.5°C. Temperature log is kept and recorded twice a day. Temperature for September 1st AM was not recorded. Temperature log of previous dates indicate that the walk in cooler maintained 4°C, these temperatures were taken during opening time and closing time are not representative to operational hours. (Public Health significance) - All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C - out of the danger zone to prevent bacterial growth, toxin production, and possibly food borne illness. Corrective Action: Operator discarded food items suspected of time and temperature abuse. Operator moved all other potentially hazardous foods into a working refrigeration unit that maintained a temperature of 4°C or less. Do not store potentially hazardous food items in this refrigeration unit until it can maintain less than 4°C at all times. Ensure that there are no gaps in the temperature log. A visit with Frosty has been scheduled for tomorrow.
304	Repeat Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Evidence of mice; droppings were noted in the facility. No droppings found in the food preparation area. (Public Health Significance) Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases. Corrective Action: Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located to allow for monitoring of the situation. Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. Stardust has contracted pest management by Ecopest.
305	Conditions observed that may allow entrance/harbouring/breeding of pests [s. 26(b),(c)] Observation: Basement of restaurant has an outside facing door with a large gap below that can allow the entry of pest. The basement is an unfinished space used for storing old unused equipment (no food). Since the basement is unfinished it may present hiding spaces or access points for pest entry into the food premises. Some ceiling tiles are missing in the kitchen, gaps in the ceiling may provide access points for pest entry into the food premises. Gap below kitchen door to small hallway is large enough to allow pest entry. Gap below back exit door is large enough to allow pest entry. Corrective Action: Have all gaps covered or repaired to block off any potential access points into the food premises.
315	Refrigeration units and hot holding equipment lack accurate thermometers [s. 19(2)] Observation: Multiple refrigeration units lacking accurate monitoring thermometers. Corrective Action: Ensure every refrigeration unit is equipped with an accurate thermometer.