Galaxy Gardens 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
209	Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Observed food in a fridge missing covers. Corrective Action: Ensure that food is covered to prevent food from being contaminated.
209	Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Observed raw meats stored beside or above ready to eat foods and produce. Corrective Action: Ensure that raw meats are stored below ready to eat foods and produce.
209	Food not protected from contamination [s. 12(a)] Observation: Observed knives stored incorrectly in between wooden counter. Corrective Action: Ensure that knives are stored in an easily cleanable area to prevent recontamination..
210	Food not thawed in an acceptable manner [s. 14(2)] Observation: (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) Observed raw chicken inproperly thawing in sink. Corrective Action: Ensure that when thawing it is done in a fridge, under running cold water or in a microwave.
302	Critical Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces not properly washed and sanitized [s. 17(2)] Observation: Wiping cloths left on the counters between use. (Public Health significance) - Cloths once used can harbor and grow bacteria if left as used at room temperature. Corrective Action: Store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution of 200 ppm chlorine or 200 ppm QUATs. Mix according to the manufacturer's specifications.
306	Food premises not maintained in a sanitary condition [s. 17(1)] Observation: Observed the premises to be maintained in an unsanitary condition throughout (walls, floors, handles, tables, dry good bins, food contact surfaces). Corrective Action: Ensure that the entire premises (kitchen prep area) is adeqautely cleaned.
307	Equipment/utensils/food contact surfaces are not of suitable design/material [s. 16; s. 19] Observation: Observed dirty cardboard placed throughout the facility on shelves and lining counters. Corrective Action: Ensure that the cardboard is removed. It cannot be cleaned and cardboard can absorb substances.
312	Items not required for food premises operation being stored on the premises [s. 18] Observation: Observed personal food placed in the facility in coolers/fridges. Corrective Action: Ensure that personal food is stored separately and away from food for the business.
401	Critical Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation: Observed main handwashing sink to be inaccessible and other sinks being used for unsanitary means (not appropriate for handwashing without proper cleaning and sanitizing). Corrective Action: Ensure that the main hand sink is easily accessible for use. If using other hand sinks they need to be maintained in a sanitary condition.